IJSRP, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2024 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
Vuong Huu Vinh, Mai Van Can
Abstract:
This paper employs the conceptual metaphor theory to analyze and discuss the representation of the Sun as a mental symbol in 10 English song titles. By examining the association of the cultural context and content of the ten songs to their title each, this study aims to explore the conceptual meanings and implications associated with the metaphorical use of the Sun in association between the titles and their music lyrics in a qualitative approach. In other words, through a cognitive semantic analysis, this paper studies how the Sun shows up in the title and serves as a mental symbol within the lyrical content association of the songs.