Its My Party
Lesley Lyrics
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Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Playin' my records, keep dancin' all night
But leave me alone for a while
Till Johnny's dancin' with me
I've got no reason to smile
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Judy and Johnny just walked through the door
Like a queen with her king
Oh what a birthday surprise
Judy's wearin' his ring
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Oh it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
These lyrics are a lament about a girl whose boyfriend (Johnny) left her for another girl (Judy) at her own birthday party. The girl is heartbroken and feels like crying, hence the repeated phrase "cry if I want to." This is a classic song about teenage heartbreak and how devastating it can be to have your first love stolen away from you. The implication is that the singer's friends are enjoying themselves and dancing, but she is too upset about Johnny's betrayal to join in.
The song highlights the insecurity and vulnerability that come with teenage romance. The singer wonders why Johnny is holding Judy's hand when he is supposed to be with her. When the chorus repeats "cry if I want to," it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with a lot of pent-up emotion that she can't quite express. Even though the party was supposed to be fun and celebratory, it has turned into a nightmare for the singer.
Overall, "It's My Party" is a classic pop song that uses catchy melodies and relatable lyrics to capture the intense emotions of teenage romance. It's a song that people of all ages can relate to, evoking memories of their own first heartbreaks and regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
I have control over my own emotions and if I feel like crying at my party, then I will.
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
I have the right to express my own emotions and if I feel like crying, then that's what I will do.
You would cry too if it happened to you
If you were in my situation, you would also feel emotional and cry.
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
I don't know where my boyfriend Johnny is and no one can tell me.
But Judy left the same time
My friend Judy also left at the same time as Johnny.
Why was he holding her hand
I'm upset and confused as to why Johnny was holding Judy's hand instead of mine.
When he's supposed to be mine
Johnny is my boyfriend and he should be with me, not Judy.
Playin' my records, keep dancin' all night
Despite my sadness, my guests are continuing to dance and have a good time while listening to my chosen music.
But leave me alone for a while
I need some space and time to deal with my emotions without anyone bothering me.
Till Johnny's dancin' with me
I won't be happy until Johnny is dancing with me again, like he should be.
I've got no reason to smile
I don't have any reason to be happy or smile right now.
Judy and Johnny just walked through the door
Judy and Johnny have returned and it's causing me more emotional distress.
Like a queen with her king
Judy is with Johnny and they look like royalty, making it even harder for me to deal with.
Oh what a birthday surprise
This is supposed to be my party, but now it feels like a surprise party for Judy and Johnny.
Judy's wearin' his ring
Johnny gave Judy his ring, which means that he is choosing her over me.
Oh it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
I'm going to continue to express my emotions and cry if I feel like it at my own party, regardless of anyone else's opinion.
You would cry too if it happened to you
If you were in my situation and experiencing such emotional distress, you would understand why I need to cry.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elof Loelv, Herb Wiener, John Gluck Jr., Joseph Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Seymour Gottlieb, Wally Gold
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