Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash
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Darling, you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I'll be there till the end of time So you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go? I'll always tease,tease,tease You're happy when I'm on my knees One day is fine and the next is black So if you want me off your back Well, come on and let me know Should I stay or should I go? Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know The indecisions bugging me (esta un decision me molesta) If you don't want me set me free (Si no quieres librame) Exactly who I'm supposed to be (Diga me que tengo ser) Don't you know which clothes even fits me? (saves que robas me querida) Come on and let me know (Me tienes que decir) Should I cool it or should I blow? (Me debo ir o quedarme) Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know
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Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Band History"Should I Stay or Should I Go" is one of the most popular songs by The Clash, a British punk rock band formed in 1976.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally released as part of the band's 1982 album, "Combat Rock".
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Single SuccessDespite its popularity, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" didn't become a number one single in the UK until a decade after its original release, in 1991.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics talk about indecision and confusion in a relationship. Mick Jones, the band guitarist, is supposed to have written it about Ellen Foley, the American singer and actress who was his girlfriend at the time.
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Duality ConceptIn an interview, drummer Topper Headon mentioned that the idea was to have a duality of two messages running through the song; one message urging a decision and the other urging caution about the potential outcome.
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Spanish LinesThe backing vocals in the song are a Spanish rendition of the English lyrics, which was added by Joe Strummer as a humorous touch after a recording session in New York.
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Levi's CommercialThe song's surge in popularity in 1991 is attributed to its use in a commercial for Levi's jeans.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Should I Stay or Should I Go" over the years, including artists like Vampire Weekend and Kaiser Chiefs.
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Use in Pop CultureIt's been featured in numerous movies and TV shows including "Stranger Things", where it was a recurring musical motif in the first season.
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Top of the ChartsUpon the song's re-release in 1991, it reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the only Clash song to ever achieve this ranking.
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Song Legacy"Should I Stay or Should I Go" remains a rock classic, and continues to be one of the most well-known songs by The Clash.
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