What Have You Done for Me Lately
Janet Jackson * Track #3 On Control
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What Have You Done for Me Lately by Janet Jackson
Release Date
Performed by
Janet JacksonProduced by
Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisAbout
“What Have You Done For Me Lately”, the lead single from Control, is a general tune about dissatisfaction with one’s partner, but it was written, in part, to convey Jackson’s feelings about the recent annulment of her marriage to singer James DeBarge. The song has been credited as a female empowerme...
What Have You Done for Me Lately Lyrics
[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 fun
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?
[Verse 1]
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?
[Refrain]
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
[Verse 2]
Used to go to dinner almost every night
Dancing 'til I thought I'd lose my breath (Ah)
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?
[Refrain]
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
[Bridge]
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 telling 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?
[Refrain]
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
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
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
What have you done for me lately? (This is wild, I swear)
What Have You Done for Me Lately Q&A
Who wrote What Have You Done for Me Lately's ?
What Have You Done for Me Lately was written by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & Janet Jackson.
Who produced What Have You Done for Me Lately's ?
What Have You Done for Me Lately was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
When did Janet Jackson release What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Janet Jackson released What Have You Done for Me Lately on Tue Feb 04 1986.
Who is heard during the intro of the song?
Janet Jackson and a friend (the voice of the friend has been unidentified) can be heard in during the intro. Jackson’s words during the intro can be seen in italics.