Lost in the labyrinth of my mind / Sarah Husna Sofian Fuad and Sheik Badrul Hisham Jamil Azhar

• Main Authors: Sofian Fuad, Sarah Husna, Jamil Azhar, Sheik Badrul Hisham
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Language Studies 2023
• Subjects: PN Literature (General)
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/81994/1/81994.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/81994/; https://irole-uitm.com/

‘Lost in the Labyrinth of My Mind’ is an e-book of song lyrics and interpretations, particularly nine songs from four albums; Midnights, folklore, Red, and Lover by Taylor Swift, a famous singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her songwriting is often inspired by her personal life and has received critical praise and wide media coverage. The purpose of this e-book is to persuade students to be engrossed in literature as well as to teach them literary devices in an interesting way. Song lyrics can be considered a great tool for learning as it is accessible; hence, making it easy for everyone to comprehend anywhere at any time. Other than the interpretations, simple yet fun illustrations are included to encourage readers to appreciate art as well as a form of edutainment. Not only readers could learn about metaphors, but the interpretations written are also relatable and engaging. Developing ‘Lost in the Labyrinth of My Mind’ required the meticulous processes of researching, writing, illustrating, and finalising the product’s outcome. Thus, this e-book aims to introduce that song writing and lyrics are a part of literature as figurative language gives a deeper meaning than lexical language.