Lately
# A.T.U. Lyrics

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Has this fire expired?
This thing we call you and me
I know you feeling tired, baby
But you can always lay down with me

Some days you give something
Some days you give nothing
Why can't you be straight

To what you you want to do?
God, I wish you would

Seems like you always fronting
Guess that it must be something
Oh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Girls, lately
I just think that you've been
Playing with my feelings, lately, babe

Girls, lately
I don't think that you believe
In what you tell me, baby
Do you still believe in love?
(Do you still believe in love?)

I don't want to call you a liar
But is why when you not true to me
You use to take what I had
But now is dark and cold
And I can't see

Some days you give something
Some days you give nothing
Why can't you be straight
To what you you want to do?
God, I wish you would

Seems like you always fronting
Guess that it must be something
Oh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Girls, lately (lately)
I just think that you've been
Playing with my feelings, lately, babe

Girls, lately
I don't think that you believe
In what you tell me, baby
Do you still believe in love?

Can you talk to me?
I just don't want explain
For you to get me

I try everything

But you just want to leave
Tell me, do you still believe in love?

Overall Meaning

The song "Lately" by A.T.U. talks about the struggles of a relationship where the fire seems to have lost its spark. The opening question "Has this fire expired?" sets the tone for the song, where the singer is trying to understand the reasons behind their partner's lack of commitment. Although the singer tries to reach out, asking "Can you talk to me?" and "Do you still believe in love?", the lack of clarity from their partner is a constant source of frustration. The chorus, "Girls, lately, I just think that you've been playing with my feelings, lately, babe", further reinforces this feeling of betrayal by the singer.

Additionally, the lyrics are also marked by a sense of resignation, reflecting the singer's acceptance of the situation. The lines "Some days you give something, some days you give nothing," emphasise the inconsistency of the partner's behaviour, while "I don't want to call you a liar, but is why when you're not true to me" conveys a sense of hurt and disappointment. Despite this, the singer still longs for their partner's company, albeit "I know you're feeling tired, baby, but you can always lay down with me".

In summary, "Lately" is a song that explores the emotional complexities of a struggling relationship, where the lack of clear communication and consistency causes feelings of disappointment and hurt.

Line by Line Meaning

Has this fire expired?
Is our relationship over?

This thing we call you and me
Our relationship

I know you feeling tired, baby
I know you're feeling exhausted

But you can always lay down with me
You can always rest with me

Some days you give something
Sometimes you contribute

Some days you give nothing
Other times you don't contribute

Why can't you be straight
Why can't you be honest

To what you you want to do?
About what you want to do?

God, I wish you would
I wish you would do it

Seems like you always fronting
It seems like you're always pretending

Guess that it must be something
There must be a reason for it