Essence against the Tyranny of Unconscious: Psycho Drama in Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's Selected Lyrics

Abstract

This paper examines the role of unconscious over the conscious mind in the lyrics of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The dominance of the former against the later evokes a crisis of essence, and in most of his songs, he attempts to preserve that identity. The paper investigates the nature of linguistic arrangements and argues that they are a hidden symbol for the repressed desire. The paper further argues about the disguises that have been made by the celebrated lyricist in his pursuit for individual essence.