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the vitamin string quartet. Lyrics

What's up, girl?
The singer is attempting to initiate a conversation with a girl.

He stood me up again
The singer's date did not show up for a scheduled event.

Again?
The singer expresses incredulity that this has happened before.

Well what's up with this guy, do you really like him that much?
The artist questions why the girl is still interested in a man who does not treat her well.

Yes, honey, I love him, he is fine, he does a lot of nice things for me
The girl confirms her feelings for the man, citing his physical appearance and positive actions in the past.

I know he use to do nice stuff for you, but what has he done for you lately?
The singer asks the girl to consider whether the man has continued to treat her well in recent times.

Used to be a time when you would pamper me / Usta brag about it all the time
The singer reminisces about when the man would treat the girl with affection and how she used to talk about it with pride.

Your friends seem to think that you're so peachy keen / But my friends say neglect is on your mind - Who's right?
The artist notes that the girl's friends seem to have a positive perception of the relationship, but the artist's friends believe that the girl is being neglected by her partner. The artist asks which group is correct.

What have you done for me lately? / Ooh ooh ooh yeah / What have you done for me lately? / Ooh ooh ooh yeah
The artist repeats the titular question, asking the girl to consider what her partner has recently done for her to show his affection.

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?
The artist recounts how they used to go on frequent dates and party, but now the partner seems content to stay home and rely on the artist for food. The artist expresses disappointment and frustration.

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
The singer asserts that they do not have unreasonable expectations in the relationship, and that the partner is mistaken in thinking they are perfect and therefore above reproach.

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?
The artist tells the partner to appreciate the small gestures in the relationship, but notes that the partner seems to only provide small gestures in return. The artist is frustrated that the partner is not willing to take action in the present, and alludes to a popular television show to underscore the importance of living life fully. The artist asks who is correct in this situation.

Get wit it...Uh / What have you done for me lately Ooh ooh ooh yeah / Ooh ooh ooh yeah
The singer uses a hip-hop interjection to emphasize the question they have been asking, indicating that the partner needs to start taking action to show affection.

This is wild, I swear
The singer expresses disbelief at the current state of the relationship.