“DOWN - ORIENTED SADNESS” METAPHOR IN TRINH CONG SON’S LYRICS FROM THE VIEW OF COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS

Abstract

The article examines the expressions of fatal sadness and sorrow which people experienced in the war, in living in Trinh Cong Son lyrics. “Down - oriented sadness” metaphor has been used by Trinh Cong Son to describe his smart sensitive observation and enthusiastic compassionate feelings for surrounding people and their life. Sadness in Trinh Cong Son lyrics is highlighting by his unique style in using language and music.