You Do n't Own Me - wikipedia You Do n't Own Me `` You Do n't Own Me '' Single by Lesley Gore from the album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed - Up Hearts B - side `` Run Bobby, Run '' Released December 1963 Format 7 '' single Recorded 1963 Genre Pop R&B Length 2 : 31 Label Mercury Songwriter ( s ) John Madara Dave White Producer ( s ) Quincy Jones Lesley Gore singles chronology `` She 's a Fool '' ( 1963 ) `` You Do n't Own Me '' ( 1963 ) `` That 's the Way Boys Are '' ( 1964 ) `` She 's a Fool '' ( 1963 ) `` You Do n't Own Me '' ( 1963 ) `` That 's the Way Boys Are '' ( 1964 ) `` You Do n't Own Me '' is a popular song written by Philadelphia songwriters John Madara and David White and recorded by Lesley Gore in 1963, when Gore was 17 years old. The song was Gore 's second most successful recording and her last top - ten single. On November 27, 2016, the Grammy Hall of Fame announced its induction, along with that of another 24 songs. Contents 1 Lyrics 2 Chart performance 3 Covers 3.1 Joan Jett version 3.2 André Hazes version 3.3 Grace and G - Eazy version 3.3. 1 Charts and certifications 3.3. 1.1 Weekly charts 3.3. 1.2 Year - end charts 3.3. 1.3 Certifications 4 References 5 External links Lyrics The song expresses a threatened emancipation, as the singer tells a lover that he does not own her, that he is not to tell her what to do or what to say, and that he is not to put her on display. The song 's lyrics became an inspiration for younger women and are sometimes cited as a factor in the second wave feminist movement. Gore said, `` My take on the song was : I 'm 17, what a wonderful thing, to stand up on a stage and shake your finger at people and sing you do n't own me. '' In Gore 's obituary, The New York Times referred to `` You Do n't Own Me '' as `` indelibly defiant ''. Chart performance The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song remained at number two for three consecutive weeks on February 1, 1964, unable to overcome the Beatles ' hit, `` I Want to Hold Your Hand '' and it became Gore 's second most successful hit, next to `` It 's My Party ''. The song was Gore 's last top - ten single. Chart ( 1964 ) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100 Covers Joan Jett version Joan Jett released a cover of the song on her debut album, originally titled Joan Jett, but re-released as Bad Reputation. The first release of her well known single I Love Rock ' n ' Roll was a Europe only release double A side with You Do n't Own Me released in 1979. Joan 's version is fairly true to the original, the level of defiant independence remains in the vocals although with Joan 's distinct vocal style. André Hazes version André Hazes recorded a Dutch - language version of the song in 1981 for his album Gewoon André ; `` Zeg Maar Niets Meer '' was popular in Europe, and reached number 2 in the Dutch charts in early 1982. In 1998, Eva Pilarová sung a Czech version under the name `` Cesta končí '' on the album Requiem. Grace and G - Eazy version `` You Do n't Own Me '' Single by Grace featuring G - Eazy from the album FMA Released March 17, 2015 ( 2015 - 03 - 17 ) Format Digital download Recorded 2015 Genre Hip hop soul R&B Length 3 : 19 Label RCA SME Songwriter ( s ) John Madara David White Gerald Gillum Producer ( s ) Quincy Jones Parker Ighile Grace singles chronology `` You Do n't Own Me '' ( 2015 ) `` Dirty Harry '' ( 2015 ) `` You Do n't Own Me '' ( 2015 ) `` Dirty Harry '' ( 2015 ) G - Eazy singles chronology `` Fuck with U '' ( 2014 ) Fuck with U2014 `` You Do n't Own Me '' ( 2015 ) You Do n't Own Me2015 `` You Got Me '' ( 2015 ) You Got Me2015 The song was covered by Australian singer and songwriter Grace and was released as her debut single. It features American rapper G - Eazy. Grace 's version was produced by Quincy Jones, who also produced the original recording by Lesley Gore, and Parker Ighile. It was released on March 17, 2015 one month after Lesley Gore died, and peaked at number one on the ARIA Charts, later being certified 3 × Platinum by the ARIA. The song was also a success in New Zealand, peaking at number five for two consecutive weeks, and in the United Kingdom, peaking at number four. In an interview with House of Fraser, Grace said `` ( Quincy Jones ) told me how the song came out during the feminist movement and how it was such a strong statement. I loved the song, started researching Lesley Gore and fell in love with her as an artist. ( You Do n't Own Me ) really inspired me. '' The song was released worldwide on March 17, 2015. It grew to prominence in the UK when it was used in the 2015 House of Fraser Christmas advert. It was also performed by The X Factor contestant Lauren Murray on November 28, 2015 and Matt Terry on October 8, 2016. The increased exposure for the song helped it rise to a peak of number four on the UK Singles Chart. The song was featured in the third trailer for the 2016 film Suicide Squad and appeared on the film 's soundtrack album. The song was featured in the opening of Riverdale 's eighth episode in March 2017. A music video directed by Taylor Cohen was released on June 1, 2015. Charts and certifications Weekly charts Chart ( 2015 -- 16 ) Peak position Australia ( ARIA ) Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) 55 Belgium ( Ultratip Flanders ) 42 Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 45 Czech Republic ( Singles Digitál Top 100 ) 52 France ( SNEP ) 182 Hungary ( Single Top 40 ) 32 Ireland ( IRMA ) 13 Italy ( FIMI ) 89 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) 5 Portugal ( AFP ) 62 Scotland ( Official Charts Company ) Slovakia ( Rádio Top 100 ) 50 Slovakia ( Singles Digitál Top 100 ) 38 Spain ( PROMUSICAE ) 19 Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) 60 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) US Billboard Hot 100 57 US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) 22 Year - end charts Chart ( 2015 ) Position Australia ( ARIA ) 26 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) 43 Chart ( 2016 ) Position UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 87 Certifications Region Certification Certified units / Sales Australia ( ARIA ) 3 × Platinum 210,000 Canada ( Music Canada ) Platinum 80,000 Italy ( FIMI ) Gold 25,000 New Zealand ( RMNZ ) Platinum 15,000 Poland ( ZPAV ) 2 × Platinum 40,000 United Kingdom ( BPI ) Platinum 600,000 United States ( RIAA ) Platinum 1,000,000 sales figures based on certification alone shipments figures based on certification alone sales + streaming figures based on certification alone References Jump up ^ `` Nirvana, Bowie, R.E.M. Songs Among Grammy Hall of Fame 's 2017 Inductees ''. Rolling Stone. Jump up ^ Will Stos ( 2012 ). `` Bouffants, Beehives, and Breaking Gender Norms : Rethinking ' Girl Group ' Music of the 1950s and 1960s ''. Journal of Popular Music Studies. 24 ( 2 ) : 117 -- 154. doi : 10.1111 / j. 1533 - 1598.2012. 01322. x. Jump up ^ `` Biography - Lesley Gore ''. Biography.com. Retrieved 2016 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Lesley Gore, Teenage Voice of Heartbreak, Dies at 68 ''. The New York Times. February 16, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016. Jump up ^ Richie Unterberger. `` You Do n't Own Me - Lesley Gore Song Info ''. AllMusic. Retrieved 2016 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ `` You Do n't Own Me Song Facts ''. Songfacts.com. Retrieved 2016 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Lesley Gore Chart History ( Hot 100 ) ''. Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2018. Jump up ^ `` iTunes Store ( AU ) - Music - Grace - You Do n't Own Me ( feat. G - Eazy ) - Single ''. iTunes Store ( AU ). 17 March 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` Grace - The Voice Behind our Christmas Avert ''. House of Fraser. Retrieved 16 April 2016. Jump up ^ `` This is who covers Lesley Gore 's You Do n't Own Me in the Suicide Squad trailer ''. Metro. Retrieved 11 April 2016. Jump up ^ Kaufman, Gil ( June 17, 2016 ). `` ' Suicide Squad ' Soundtrack : Skrillex & Rick Ross, Panic ! at the Disco Cover ' Bohemian Rhapsody ' & More ''. Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Grace - You Do n't Own Me ft. G - Eazy ''. YouTube. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2016. Jump up ^ `` Australian-charts.com -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 23 May 2015. Jump up ^ `` Austriancharts.at -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me '' ( in German ). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 1 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Ultratop.be -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me '' ( in Dutch ). Ultratip. Retrieved 17 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Grace Chart History ( Canadian Hot 100 ) ''. Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` ČNS IFPI '' ( in Czech ). Hitparáda -- Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note : insert 201634 into search. Retrieved 1 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés - SNEP ( Week 32, 2016 ) '' ( in French ). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 13 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Archívum -- Slágerlisták -- MAHASZ '' ( in Hungarian ). Single ( track ) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 3 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Chart Track : Week 2, 2016 ''. Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Classifica settimanale WK 34 '' ( in Italian ). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 27 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Charts.nz -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 24 July 2015. Jump up ^ `` Portuguesecharts.com -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 1, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 ''. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2015. Jump up ^ `` SNS IFPI '' ( in Slovak ). Hitparáda -- Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note : insert 201539 into search. Jump up ^ `` SNS IFPI '' ( in Slovak ). Hitparáda -- Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note : insert 201633 into search. Retrieved 1 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Spanishcharts.com -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me '' Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 22 February 2016. Jump up ^ `` Swisscharts.com -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 February 2016. Jump up ^ `` Official Singles Chart Top 100 ''. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 December 2015. Jump up ^ `` Grace Chart History ( Hot 100 ) ''. Billboard. Retrieved 23 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Grace Chart History ( Pop Songs ) ''. Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2016. Jump up ^ `` ARIA Charts - End of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2015 ''. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 January 2016. Jump up ^ `` Top Selling Singles of 2015 ''. Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 25 December 2015. Jump up ^ `` End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 -- 2016 ''. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` ARIA Charts -- Accreditations -- 2016 Singles ''. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 April 2016. Jump up ^ `` Canadian single certifications -- Grace -- You Do n't Own Me ( Feat. G - Eazy ) ''. Music Canada. Retrieved 29 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Italian single certifications -- Grace -- You Do n't Own Me ( Feat. G - Eazy ) '' ( in Italian ). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` New Zealand single certifications -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved September 4, 2015. Jump up ^ `` Polish single certifications -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me '' ( in Polish ). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 March 2017. Jump up ^ `` British single certifications -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 September 2016. Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Enter You Do n't Own Me in the search field and then press Enter. Jump up ^ `` American single certifications -- Grace feat. G - Eazy -- You Do n't Own Me ''. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 10 July 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH External links Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics Lesley Gore Studio albums I 'll Cry If I Want To Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed - Up Hearts Boys, Boys, Boys Girl Talk My Town, My Guy & Me California Nights Someplace Else Now Ever Since Compilations Lesley Gore : It 's My Party Singles `` It 's My Party '' `` Judy 's Turn to Cry '' `` She 's a Fool '' `` You Do n't Own Me '' `` That 's the Way Boys Are '' `` I Do n't Wanna Be a Loser '' `` Maybe I Know '' `` Look of Love '' `` Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows '' `` California Nights '' Related articles Discography Michael Gore Bette Midler Discography Studio albums The Divine Miss M Bette Midler Songs for the New Depression Broken Blossom Thighs and Whispers No Frills Some People 's Lives Bette of Roses Bathhouse Betty Bette Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook Cool Yule It 's the Girls ! 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Question: what is the song you don't own me about
Answer: expresses a threatened emancipation, as the singer tells a lover that he does not own her, that he is not to tell her what to do or what to say, and that he is not to put her on display