What Have You Done For Me Lately
Janet Jackson
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What's up, girl? He stood me up again Again? Mmh mmh Well what's up with this guy, do you really like him that much? Yes, honey, I love him, he is fine, he does alot of nice things for me I know he use to do nice stuff for you, but what has he done for you lately? Used to be a time when you would pamper me Usta 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 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 could 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... Ooh ooh ooh yeah... Get wit it...Uh What have you done for me lately Ooh ooh ooh yeah Ooh ooh ooh yeah This is wild, I swear
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Written by: James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Detail"What Have You Done for Me Lately" was released in January 1986 as the lead single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, "Control."
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved significant chart success, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reaching number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Video FeaturesThe music video for the song prominently features Paula Abdul, who worked as the choreographer for the video.
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Grammy NominationsThe song earned Janet Jackson two Grammy nominations in 1987 - one for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and one for Best R&B Song.
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Album's Conceptual Beginning"What Have You Done for Me Lately" is said to be the song that spurred the idea for the whole "Control" album, which is centered around themes of control and self-empowerment.
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Pop CultureThis song became a catchphrase in pop culture, commonly used to ask what someone has accomplished recently.
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Platinum CertificationThe song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over one million copies in the United States.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis, who also produced the track.
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Music StyleThe song helped introduce a new genre known as 'new jack swing,' blending R&B, funk, disco, and synthesized percussion into a distinctive sound.
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Movie Recognition"What Have You Done for Me Lately" was later used in movies such as "The Nutty Professor" in 1996 and "Think Like a Man" in 2012.
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Concert StapleEver since its release, the song has remained a staple on Janet Jackson's concert setlists.
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