Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.
Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.
After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.
It's My Party
Jessie J Lyrics
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Considering you hate me, you're stalking like you made me
So why you acting like you're tough
But now I thought you'd had enough
Don't you get tired of being rude
Awww, Come and give me a hug dude
Let's go!
It's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
So while you sit and watch me
I keep dancing alone, da-dancing alone
So put this record on and keep it going 'til I say, "Stop!"
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
(Woah-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) [x2]
I think it's time you realize
You're only wasting your time
Addicted to attention, you need an intervention
So while you acting like you're sick
Sitting around and talking shit
Don't you get tired of being alone
Awww, your only friend is your phone
OWWWW!
OW! It's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
So while you sit and watch me
I keep dancing alone, da-dancing alone
So put this record on and keep it going 'til I say, "Stop!"
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
(Woah-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) [x2]
You think I speak too much, I don't care, don't care
You think I tweet too much, I don't care, don't care
You think my clothes are crazy, I don't care, don't care
Well maybe I'm crazy, cray cray cray c'mon!
It's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
So while you sit and watch me
I keep dancing alone, da-dancing alone (alone)
So put this record on and keep it going 'til I say, "Stop!"
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
(Woah-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) [x2]
The lyrics of "It's My Party" by Jessie J are about self-empowerment and standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. The song begins with a clear indication of the singer's maturity, as she compares her present state to that of her past. She tells an ex-boyfriend or former friend who has been negative towards her that she is a grown woman now and that he is wasting his time. There is a clear indication that this person has been stalking her, and the singer is clearly annoyed, stating that he is 'addicted to attention' and needs an intervention. Despite this, the singer is unbothered by her ex's actions and encourages him to come and give her a hug, showing her confidence.
The chorus repeats the phrase 'It's my party, I do what I want' over and over again, emphasizing the singer's independence and freedom. She is unwilling to be influenced by others or to sacrifice her own desires for the sake of others' opinions. The repetition invokes a sense of rebellion and confidence that empowers the singer to celebrate and enjoy herself.
The final verse includes several lines about her detractors and their criticisms of her, including her excessive talking and tweeting, and her unique fashion choices. Despite their opinion, she declares that she does not care and even suggests that she might be 'crazy.' This line of the song can be seen as empowering fans and listeners to find confidence in their own unique attributes and qualities that might at times be criticized by others.
Line by Line Meaning
You're stuck in the playground and I'm a grown woman now
You're still acting like a child while I have moved on and grown-up
Considering you hate me, you're stalking like you made me
Despite how much you dislike me, you're still trying to control me
So why you acting like you're tough
Why are you pretending to be strong and intimidating
But now I thought you'd had enough
I assumed you were finally done bothering me
Don't you get tired of being rude
Aren't you sick of your constant negativity and hostility
Awww, Come and give me a hug dude
Let's put our differences aside and reconcile with a hug
It's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
This occasion is mine and I have the freedom to do as I please
So while you sit and watch me
As you look on, observing my actions
I keep dancing alone, da-dancing alone
I continue to dance even though I am alone
So put this record on and keep it going 'til I say, "Stop!"
Let's keep playing this song until I tell you to stop
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
If you're curious if I care, the answer is no
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
Once again repeating that this party is mine and I have control over it
I think it's time you realize
It's about time you understand
You're only wasting your time
Your efforts are futile and unsuccessful
Addicted to attention, you need an intervention
Your obsession with getting attention is a problem that requires intervention
So while you acting like you're sick
As you act as if something is wrong with you
Sitting around and talking shit
You're just sitting around gossiping
Don't you get tired of being alone
Aren't you sick of being by yourself
Awww, your only friend is your phone
Your phone is your sole companion
You think I speak too much, I don't care, don't care
You believe I talk excessively, but I could not care less
You think I tweet too much, I don't care, don't care
You believe I am overly active on social media, yet my opinion remains unchanged
You think my clothes are crazy, I don't care, don't care
You believe my outfits are bizarre, but I do not hold this concern
Well maybe I'm crazy, cray cray cray c'mon!
Perhaps I am unconventional or eccentric, who knows!
So put this record on and keep it going 'til I say, "Stop!"
Let's keep playing this song until I tell you to stop
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
If you are curious if I care, the answer is no
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
Once again reiterating that this party is mine, and I have control over it
So while you sit and watch me
As you look on, observing my actions
I keep dancing alone, da-dancing alone (alone)
I continue to dance alone
If you were wondering if I give a damn, well, I do not
If you are curious if I care, the answer is no
'Cause it's my party, I do, do what I want (do, do what I want)
Once again emphasizing that it's my party, and I have control over it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jessica Cornish, Claude Kelly, John R Lardieri, Colin A Norman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Real H
If Jessie J and P!nk did a song, it would be a masterpiece!!!
Mintheven
Real H I think she's working on it tho 😉😉😉
glaciemdraco
Hopefully that happens one day :D
monica donnelly
she genuienly has a song called masterpiece i thought this was a pun
Alice church
Yessssss
Lucas Layton
This sounds exactly like raise your glass..
Hugo Valeriano
Jesseie j perfeita em tudo que faz ❤ super injustiçada .
Sara Sarrah
This song reminds me of elementary and middle school time and how much it helped me to free myself as a person and become a free person without fear of rejection. With this song, for the first time, I felt free to express my opinion. Jessie if you read this ever i love you and thank you for everything! 🦋
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