"You're Too Possessive" by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts is a song about a woman who is feeling suffocated and controlled by her partner. The lyrics convey her frustration and desire for freedom from their possessive nature. The song opens with the protagonist expressing her desire to be released from her partner's tight grip. She doesn't want their advice on love or to be interrogated about her other relationships. The possessiveness displayed by her partner is too much for her to handle, hence she urges them to leave her alone and go home. She asserts that she is not their wife and they need to get out of her life. The verse continues with the protagonist describing situations where her partner reacts negatively to her behavior. They get angry if she comes home late, leading to arguments and lectures. However, she believes her time is too valuable to be wasted on someone who is not supportive or worthy. She emphasizes again that her partner's possessive behavior is too overwhelming for her. In the chorus, the protagonist staunchly reiterates that her partner is indeed too possessive for her. She requests they leave her alone, get off her back, and return home. She emphasizes that she is not their wife and implies that she will not tolerate their possessiveness. As the song progresses, the protagonist becomes more assertive and tells her partner to go away and not come back. She expresses her determination to protect herself from their controlling behavior. She doesn't want her self-image to be damaged, hence she asks her partner to find someone new. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the protagonist's need for freedom from possessiveness and their insistence that they are not interested in being their partner's possession nor partner in marriage. Overall, the song is a declaration of independence and a rejection of possessive relationships.
