Critical Discourse Analysis of Teun A. van Dijk’s Model in the Lyrics of Preambule by The Brandals

Abstract

Music often serves as a medium for social and political criticism. The song Preambule by The Brandals was chosen because it contains a discourse of resistance against oligarchy, corruption, and the decline of democracy in Indonesia after the reform era. In the context of popular culture, alternative music becomes a space for the articulation of ideology and social awareness of the inequality of power structures. This study aims to identify the text structure, social cognition, and social context in the lyrics of Preambule to reveal how the discourse of criticism against oligarchy is represented and interpreted as a form of cultural resistance. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with text analysis techniques through three dimensions: text structure (macro, superstructure, micro), social cognition, and social context. The results of the study show that the lyrics of Preambule represent criticism of oligarchy, collusion, nepotism, and repression of civil society. The song's creator, Eka Annash, expresses his concern about the decline of democracy and social inequality. The social context of this song is closely related to the political conditions in Indonesia, especially after the passing of the Job Creation Bill and the rise of identity politics. The song Preambule is not merely an artistic work, but also a medium of resistance and public awareness of the dangers of oligarchy. This finding confirms that music can function as ideological text and a means of critical education in building political awareness among the public.