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September 10, 2025

Metaphors of Pain and Memory in the Lyrics of “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift

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SSSheilita SaputriSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung ODOtong Setiawan Djauhari

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Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals emotional trauma and memory representation in Swift's lyrics, highlighting metaphor's narrative role.

Key Points

Swift's lyrics uniquely transform feelings of emotional trauma into vivid metaphors, shaping audience perception.
The study identifies eight primary metaphors in 'All Too Well' that structure the song's emotional trajectory and shifts.
Employing close reading and metaphor analysis based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory unveils nuanced emotional expressions.
These findings underscore contemporary song lyrics as valuable literary expressions that resonate with collective experiences.

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Saputri et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23fc3b210217d647972ac https://doi.org/10.70292/jpcp.v3i1.149

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