- Lyricist
- Rokesh
- Singers
- K. G. Ranjith, Anita Venkat
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Semma Botha Aagathey
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Item Kaaran is a high-energy Chennai Gaana track from the film Semma Botha Aagathey. The song humorously narrates the frustration of a single young man who sees everyone around him—regardless of age or appearance—getting into relationships and secret affairs, while he remains single and overlooked.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Repetitive Sound Words
“Thala thalathala..”
Use of rhythmic reduplicated sound words like 'pala pala pala' and 'thala thalathala' to convey shine, texture, and energy.
Metaphor
“Nee powerfullu bulb- ah..”
Comparing a stylish, attractive person to a high-power electric bulb.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kaaju eduthunu..”
Rhyming scheme typical of Gaana lyrics where the second letter aligns across consecutive short lines (e.g., Kaaju / Gadiyila).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Item kaaran..”
The phrase 'Item kaaran' is repeated continuously for chorus rhythm and hook reinforcement.
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Trivia
The track features lyrics by Rokesh, known for his signature North Madras slang (Gaana lyrics), in the movie Semma Botha Aagathey starring Atharvaa, with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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