An Ecocritical Study of the Lyrics in the Album Sonic/Panic

Abstract

This research is motivated by the ecological crisis, which has become a significant issue in modern society, and the importance of conducting literary studies from an environmental perspective in its analysis. The aim of this research is to analyze the representation of nature in the lyrics of the Sonic/Panic album as one of the concrete steps in addressing the ecological crisis. This research employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. The approach employed in this study is ecocriticism, based on Greg Garrard’s framework. The object of this research is the song lyrics in the Sonic/Panic album that depict nature. Data collection was conducted through documentary analysis, with the researcher serving as the primary instrument in the study. The main findings indicate that nature is portrayed as an object of human exploitation through depictions of pollution, wilderness, natural disasters, habitats, animals, and the Earth. The results of this research emphasize that the lyrics in the Sonic/Panic album are not merely aesthetic expressions but also serve as messages and expressions from the authors regarding the increasingly alarming state of the environment. It is hoped that this research can serve as a reflection on and advocacy for ecological damage and raise awareness of environmental issues with.