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What Have You Done for Me Lately Lyrics

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What Have You Done for Me Lately Lyrics

Spoken intro: What's up girl? He stood me up again Again? Mmhmm Well what's up with this guy? Do you really like him that much? Yes honey, I love him, he is fine, he does a lot of nice things for me I know he used to do nice stuff for you, but what has he done for you lately?) Used to be a time when you would pamper me Used to brag about it all the time Your friends seem to think that you're so peachy keen But my friends say neglect is on your mind Who's right? What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah Used to go to dinner almost every night Dancin' 'til I thought I'd lose my breath Ahh Now it seems your dancing feet are always on my couch Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death Ain't that a shame? What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah I never ask for more than I deserve You know it's the truth You seem to think you're God's gift to this earth I'm tellin' you, no way You ought to be thankful for the little things, but little things are all you seem to give You're always putting off what we can do today Soap opera says, you've got one life to live Who's right, who's wrong? What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah Get with it Uh, let me know, and from the front Let me know, and let me know from the What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah (yeah ha) What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah (yeah) What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah (yeah) (No oh oh, no oh, yeah, mmmhmm Da di da di, da di da da Da Mmmhmm Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah ha ha, hey Mmmhmm, yeah ha ha) What have you done for me lately? (lately) Ooh ooh ooh yeah (Uh, uh, uh, da di di da, di da di da, a di do da da, yeah) What have you done for me lately? Ooh ooh ooh yeah What have you done for me lately? (lately) This is wild, I swear

Meaning of What Have You Done for Me Lately

“What Have You Done for Me Lately” is a sassy and pointed critique of a relationship where one partner feels consistently neglected and undervalued. Janet Jackson, through the character’s voice, lays bare the frustration of being showered with affection in the past but now receiving nothing in return – no dates, no effort, just empty promises. The repetitive question “What have you done for me lately?” becomes an insistent demand for action and reciprocation, highlighting a growing sense of resentment and disillusionment. It’s a sharp reminder that love isn't passive; it requires ongoing investment and attention. The song captures the emotions of betrayal, disappointment, and ultimately, a plea for the partner to recognize their worth and step up before the relationship crumbles under the weight of unmet expectations, delivered with Jackson’s signature rhythmic energy and assertive attitude.

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What Have You Done for Me Lately Lyrics