[Charlie Puth:]
What you thinking?
You think that you could be better off with somebody new
(No oh oh baby, no)
You say you’re leaving
Well if you wanna leave there ain’t nobody stopping you
(No oh oh baby, no)
I won’t beg for your love, won’t say please
I won’t fall to the ground on my knees
You know I’ve given this everything
Baby, honestly
Baby, honestly
I lie for you baby
Die for you baby
Cry for you baby
But tell me what you’ve done for me
For you baby
And only you baby
The things I do baby
But tell me what you’ve done for me
[Kehlani:]
I never cheated
Deleted everyone ’cause they made you uncomfortable
(No oh oh baby, no)
These accusations
I can’t apologize for something that I didn’t do
(No oh oh baby, no)
[Kehlani (Charlie Puth):]
I won’t beg for your love, won’t say please (I won’t say please)
I won’t fall to the ground on my knees (on my knees)
You know I’ve given this everything (oh oh)
Baby, honestly (baby, honestly)
Baby, honestly (oh oh)
[Charlie Puth:]
I lie for you baby
Die for you baby
Cry for you baby
But tell me what you’ve done for me
For you baby
And only you baby
The things I do baby
But tell me what you’ve done for me
(Tell me what you’ve done for me)
Oh tell me what you’ve done for me
(Oh tell me what you’ve done for me)
Oh tell me what you’ve done for me
[Both:]
You know I’ve given this everything
Baby, honestly
Tell me what you’ve done for me
[Charlie Puth and Kehlani:]
I lie for you baby
Die for you baby
Cry for you baby
But tell me what you’ve done for me
For you baby
And only you baby
The things I do baby (oh)
The things I do, baby
(But tell me) But tell me what you’ve done for me
[Charlie Puth:]
(Tell me what you’ve done for me)
Oh tell me what you’ve done for me
(Oh tell me what you’ve done for me)
Oh tell me what you’ve done for me
Exploring Emotional Reciprocity in “Done For Me”
“Done For Me” by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani dives deep into the complexities of give-and-take within a relationship. The song captures the feeling of pouring one’s heart into a partnership, only to question whether those efforts are truly reciprocated. With its catchy melodies and candid lyrics, both artists openly express vulnerability, frustration, and the desire for acknowledgment. The repeated refrain, “But tell me what you’ve done for me,” highlights the imbalance and longing for validation, making the song relatable for anyone who’s felt underappreciated in love.
Song Credits
Artist: Charlie Puth feat. Kehlani
Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Kehlani, John Ryan, Jacob Kasher Hindlin
Release Year: 2018
Label: Atlantic Records