Discover the story of the song > It’s My Party – Lesley Gore

The protagonist is upset because her boyfriend Johnny left her and was seen holding hands with their friend Judy. She is at her own party but doesn't want to dance because Johnny is not with her. Later, Judy and Johnny walk in together and Judy is wearing a ring that belongs to Johnny. The protagonist is upset and cries because of what has happened and thinks that others would cry too if it happened to them.