A AN ANALYSIS OF INDONESIA-ENGLISH CODE MIXING IN THE SONG LYRICS " MY HEART" WRITTEN BY MELLY GOESLAW Based On Bulllock & Toribio's ( 2015) Model Of Bilingual Language Mixing

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of Indonesian–English code mixing found in the song lyrics “My Heart” written by Melly Goeslaw, using Bullock & Toribio (2015) Model of Bilingual Language Mixing as the theoretical framework. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on identifying the types and functions of code mixing that occur in the lyrics. The findings reveal a total of 15 instances of code mixing consisting of 9 insertions (60%), 4 alternations (26.7%), and 2 cases of congruent lexicalization (13.3%). The results indicate that insertion is the most dominant type of mixing, showing how English words are often used to emphasize emotional intensity and to create a more modern stylistic effect in Indonesian pop songs. Furthermore, the alternation type reflects the songwriter’s bilingual creativity and awareness of both linguistic systems, while congruent lexicalization demonstrates the natural blending of two languages in single clauses. These findings suggest that code mixing is not merely a linguistic phenomenon but also a reflection of cultural hybridity, social identity, and the global influence of English. The study contributes to understanding bilingual creativity in Indonesian popular music and its pedagogical implications for sociolinguistics and English language learning.