An An Analysis of Derivational Morphemes in the Lyrics of Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Emails I Can’t Send Fwd
Abstract
This study investigates the derivational morphemes found in the lyrics of Sabrina Carpenter’s album, aim to identify the types of derivational morphemes used and analyze how they influence meaning and word class. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the research presents the data through detailed explanations without numerical analysis, enabling a deeper understanding of word formation and shifts in grammatical categories. The data were taken from selected songs and analyzed using Katamba’s theory of derivational morphology. The findings reveal 36 derivational morphemes, consisting of 8 prefixes and 28 suffixes, with no infixes present. Suffixes emerge as the most dominant type, particularly forms such as -ness and -tion, which commonly create new lexical categories. The analysis also shows that derivational processes significantly affect meaning, as seen in examples like kind becoming unkind, which produces an opposite or extended nuance. Overall, the study emphasizes the crucial role of derivational morphology in shaping vocabulary and enhancing linguistic creativity in song lyrics, offering valuable insights for students, teachers, and future researchers in morphology.
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