It's My Party
Emotional Revelry: Heartbreak in 'It's My Party'
Lyrics
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Expressing ownership of the party and the freedom to cry
Cry if I want to
Reiteration of the emotional freedom to cry
Cry if I want to
Further emphasis on the emotional freedom to cry
You would cry too, if it happened to you
Suggesting empathy by stating that others would also cry in a similar situation
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
Expressing uncertainty and concern about the whereabouts of Johnny
But Judy left the same time
Noting that Judy also disappeared around the same time as Johnny
Why was he holding her hand
Raising questions about Johnny's actions holding another person's hand, causing confusion and hurt
When he's supposed to be mine?
Expressing betrayal and questioning Johnny's loyalty in the relationship
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Reasserting emotional ownership of the party and the right to cry
Cry if I want to
Reiteration of the emotional freedom to cry
Cry if I want to
Further emphasis on the emotional freedom to cry
You would cry too, if it happened to you
Restating empathy, suggesting others would also cry in the same circumstances
Play all my records, keep dancing all night
Indicating an attempt to distract oneself by playing music and dancing
But leave me alone for awhile
Requesting space and time alone to cope with emotions
'Til Johnny's dancing with me
Desiring to be with Johnny while he dances, seeking reassurance and happiness from his presence
I've got no reason to smile
Expressing sadness and lack of reason to be joyful in the current situation
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Reasserting emotional ownership of the party and the right to cry
Cry if I want to
Reiteration of the emotional freedom to cry
Cry if I want to
Further emphasis on the emotional freedom to cry
You would cry too, if it happened to you
Restating empathy, suggesting others would also cry in the same circumstances
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