https://journal.mediadigitalpublikasi.com/index.php/athena/issue/feed 2025-07-22T09:21:53+00:00 Athena Manager athena@mediadigitalpublikasi.com Open Journal Systems <p>Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society is a peer-reviewed academic international journal that publishes original research on a wide range of topics related to social, cultural, and societal issues. Our goal is to provide a forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their findings and insights on the complex and evolving nature of society and culture. We publish four issues per year, featuring articles from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:</p> <p><br />Anthropology, Communication, Cultural studies, Education, Gender studies, Human geography, Linguistics, Literature, Media studies, Political science, Psychology, Sociology, Law and Music.</p> <p><br />We welcome submissions from researchers at all career levels and from any geographic location. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our editorial process and encourage submissions from underrepresented groups. Athena is assigned the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20230105441814852">2985-3605</a>. This unique identifier ensures the permanent availability and visibility of our journal in the scholarly community. We hope that you will consider submitting your research to Athena and joining the conversation about the important issues that shape our world.</p> https://journal.mediadigitalpublikasi.com/index.php/athena/article/view/443 2025-07-15T14:11:20+00:00 Tri Yanti Monika trymonika15@gmail.com Fahrul Rozi 6690fahrulrozi@gmail.com Siti Khumayah siti.khumayah@ugj.ac.id Aghnia Dian Lestari Aghnia.dianl@ugj.ic.id

<p>Music has a significant role as a universal communication tool that is able to express feelings, ideas, emotions and reflections to its listeners. The song "Semua Aku Dirayakan" by Nadin Amizah is not only a means of entertainment but also offers a deep meaning related to introspection about self-acceptance, gratitude, and life's journey through deep metaphors. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with Ferdinand De Saussure's semiotic approach, which focuses on the relationship between signifiers and signifieds to help us understand how signs work to form, change and communicate meaning in certain contexts. Data was collected from fanbase and general listener interviews as well as lyric analysis. This research aims to analyze the meaning of the lyrics of the song "Semua Aku Dirayakan" to reveal the message contained and connected to the listener's interpretation. The results of this research show that the song "Semua Aku Dirayakan" can be a universal reflection medium with a deep meaning about self-acceptance and respect for every phase of life. This research provides theoretical contributions to the study of semiotics and practical benefits for listeners in understanding the meaning of song lyrics more deeply.</p>

2025-07-20T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Tri Yanti Monika, Fahrul Rozi, Siti Khumayah, Aghnia Dian Lestari https://journal.mediadigitalpublikasi.com/index.php/athena/article/view/448 2025-07-22T09:21:53+00:00 Nandito Dwi Anugrah nanditodwi6@gmail.com Fadhillah Arrizky Heriansyah Fadhildomb117@gmail.com Khaerudin Imawan khaerudin.imawan@ugj.ac.id

<p>Music plays a significant role in conveying social criticism through meaningful lyrics. This study aims to analyze the construction of symbolic meaning in the lyrics of the song Bingung by Iksan Skuter using Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic approach. Employing qualitative interpretive methods, the research uses lyric analysis and audience interviews to understand how listeners interpret the song’s message. Analysis of the lyrics reveals various symbols in Bingung representing social injustice, stereotypes, commercialized education, media manipulation, and the existential paradoxes of modern humanity. The song highlights how individuals often experience labeling, social pressure, and inequality across multiple aspects of life. The semiotic approach reveals that the signifiers in the lyrics represent a complex social reality, while the signified conveys criticism of prevailing social conditions. Therefore, the song serves not only as artistic expression but also as a powerful tool for social critique. This study reinforces the understanding that music can serve as a powerful communication medium for raising social awareness, particularly through works by independent musicians such as Iksan Skuter.</p>

2025-07-25T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Nandito Dwi Anugrah, Fadhillah Arrizky Heriansyah, Khaerudin Imawan