How Fly Me to the Moon expresses meaning: A pragmastylistic view

Jhonson Loeis, Heri Setiawan Lubis, Alvernod Harianja, Paulus Dachi, Rahmadsyah Rangkuti

Abstract


This study investigates how “Fly Me to the Moon,” written by Bart Howard and popularized by Frank Sinatra, constructs meaning through a pragmastylistic lens. While often discussed for its historical and cultural significance, the song’s linguistic features—especially its use of speech acts, implicature, metaphor, repetition, and parallelism—remain underexplored. By integrating insights from pragmatics and stylistics, this research examines how these elements interact to enhance the song’s emotional resonance and poetic expression. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how language and style work together to create meaning in song lyrics, demonstrating the artistic potential of everyday linguistic tools.

Keywords


Fly Me To The Moon, Pragmastylistics, Speech Acts, Implicature, Stylistic Devices, Repetition, Metaphor

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31004/jele.v10i4.1014

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