You're Too Possessive
Joan Jett Lyrics
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I don't want your lover's tips
I don't need your interrogations
Don't ask me 'bout my other relations
You're too possessive for me
So leave me alone, get off my back, go on home
You're too possessive for me
I come in late an' you throw a fit
You sit me down and give me some lip
Well, I don't have to waste my time
A wimp like you ain't worth a dime
You're too possessive for me
So leave me alone, get off my back, go on home
You're too possessive for me
So get out of my life, get off my back, I ain't your wife, no way, baby
Go away an' don't come back
I don't want my mirror cracked
Go and find somebody new
Got no time to mess with you
You're too possessive for me
So leave me alone, get off my back, go on home
You're too possessive for me
So get out of my life, get off my back, I ain't your wife
You're too possessive for me
So leave me alone, get off my back, go on home
You're too possessive for me
So get out of my life, get off my back, I ain't your wife, no way, baby
The lyrics of "You're Too Possessive" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts is a catchy and upbeat tune about a woman who is tired of her controlling partner. She pleads to be set free from his possessive hold on her. She doesn't need someone who interrogates her or dictates who she sees. The lyrics suggest that she's had enough of her partner's constant monitoring of her whereabouts and accountability for her actions, which causes her to feel trapped.
The first verse of the song starts with "Let me out of your iron grip." which implies the control her partner has over her. She also says that she doesn't need her partner to give her tips on being a lover, signifying that she's already tired of his constant criticisms. The second verse suggests that her partner gets angry when she arrives late, indicating a sense of mistrust. Despite wanting to make it work, she can't continue with the relationship because he is too possessive, and she cannot handle it anymore.
Overall, the song's messages showcase solidarity and courage in standing up for oneself and taking control of one's life. It is a perfect anthem for those who value their independence and don't want to be trapped in a possessive relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me out of your iron grip
Please release me from your tight hold on me
I don't want your lover's tips
I do not want your advice on how to be a good lover
I don't need your interrogations
I do not need you to question me
Don't ask me 'bout my other relations
Please refrain from asking me about my relationships with others
You're too possessive for me
Your level of controlling behavior exceeds what I am comfortable with
So leave me alone, get off my back, go on home
Please allow me space, stop pestering me, and leave my presence
I come in late an' you throw a fit
You become angry when I arrive home later than expected
You sit me down and give me some lip
You scold me and talk back to me
Well, I don't have to waste my time
I do not have to put up with this behavior
A wimp like you ain't worth a dime
You, a weak and cowardly person, are not valuable to me
Go away an' don't come back
Please leave and do not return
I don't want my mirror cracked
I do not want you to break anything of mine
Go and find somebody new
Seek out another person to be possessive over
Got no time to mess with you
I do not have time to deal with your controlling ways
So get out of my life, get off my back, I ain't your wife
Please remove yourself from my life and stop treating me as if I belong to you
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