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Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash Lyrics


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Darling, you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
I'll be here 'til the end of time
So you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?

It's always tease, tease, tease
You're happy when I'm on my knees
One day it's fine and next it's 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

This indecision's bugging me (esta indecisión me molesta)
If you don't want me, set me free (si no me quieres, líbrame)
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be (dime, ¿qué tengo ser?)
Don't you know which clothes even fit me? (¿Sabes qué ropa me queda?)
Come on and let me know (me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Me debo ir o quedarme?)

Split

(¿Soplo, enfrío lo soplo?)

Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?)
Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?)
If I go there will be trouble (si me voy va a haber peligro)
And if I stay it will be double (si me quedo será el doble)
So you gotta let me know (me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?)

Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?)
If I go there will be trouble (si me voy va a haber peligro)
And if I stay it will be double (si me quedo será el doble)
So you gotta let me know me tienes que decir (me tienes que decir)
Should I stay or should I go?

Overall Meaning

The Clash's song Should I Stay or Should I Go is one of their most popular and recognizable tracks that explores the themes of love, relationships, and commitment. The song's lyrics revolve around the singer's indecision whether to stay in a relationship where things are not clear or leave for something else. The repeated refrain "Should I stay or should I go?" highlights the confusion and frustration of the singer. The lyrics also touch on themes of power dynamics within a relationship, where the person in power is often teasing and manipulative, leaving the other person feeling confused and powerless.


Throughout the song, the singer is asking for clarity and communication from their partner in order to make a decision. They talk about how the teasing and mixed signals are confusing and that they need to know where they stand. The lyrics "One day it's fine and next it's black" showcase the volatile nature of the relationship, where things can switch from good to bad in a matter of moments.


The lyrics in Spanish add a layer of complexity to the song, with the phrase "esta indecisión me molesta" meaning "this indecision's bugging me." This line adds another dimension to the singer's situation, as they feel like they are being toyed with and are unable to make a decision due to their partner's constant teasing and indecisiveness.


Overall, Should I Stay or Should I Go is a relatable song that tackles universal themes of love and relationships in a catchy and energetic way, making it a timeless classic and a staple in The Clash's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Darling, you got to let me know
I need to know if you want our relationship to continue or end.


Should I stay or should I go?
I'm asking you to make a decision about our relationship's future.


If you say that you are mine / I'll be here 'til the end of time
If you commit to me, I will stay with you forever.


So you got to let me know / Should I stay or should I go?
I'm asking you once again to make a decision about our relationship.


It's always tease, tease, tease / You're happy when I'm on my knees
You enjoy playing games with me and having power over me.


One day it's fine and next it's black / So if you want me off your back
Your behavior towards me is unpredictable, and if you want me to leave you alone, let me know.


Well, come on and let me know / Should I stay or should I go?
Once again, I'm asking you to decide whether you want me or not.


This indecision's bugging me (esta indecisión me molesta) / If you don't want me, set me free (si no me quieres, líbrame)
I'm tired of being in limbo about our relationship. If you don't want to be with me, let me go.


Exactly whom I'm supposed to be (dime, ¿qué tengo ser?) / Don't you know which clothes even fit me? (¿Sabes qué ropa me queda?)
I don't know who you want me to be and what you find attractive about me.


Come on and let me know (me tienes que decir) / Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Me debo ir o quedarme?)
Please tell me what you want me to do with our relationship, whether to continue taking it slow or speed things up.


Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?) / If I go there will be trouble (si me voy va a haber peligro) / And if I stay it will be double (si me quedo será el doble) / So you gotta let me know (me tienes que decir) / Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?)
I'm once again asking you to make a decision about our relationship because there are consequences either way.


Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Enfrío o lo soplo?) / And if I stay it will be double (si me quedo será el doble)
I'm reminding you that if you want me to stay, our relationship would be more intense and complicated.


So you gotta let me know me tienes que decir (me tienes que decir) / Should I stay or should I go?
I'm asking you one last time to make a decision about our relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones

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@paulinhobcorrea4877

The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go

Devo Ficar Ou Devo Ir?
Querida, você tem que me dizer
Devo ficar ou devo ir?
Se você disser que é minha
Eu vou ficar aqui até o fim dos tempos
Então você tem que me dizer
Devo ficar ou devo ir?

Sempre provoca, provoca, provoca
Você fica feliz quando eu fico de joelhos
Um dia é ótimo, o outro é péssimo
Então se quiser me afastar
Bem, vamos lá e me diga
Devo ficar ou devo ir?

Devo ficar ou devo ir agora?
Devo ficar ou devo ir agora?
Se eu for, terei problemas
E se eu ficar, terei o dobro
Então, vamos lá e me diga

Essa indecisão me atormenta
(Essa indecisão me atormenta)
Caso você não me queira, me liberte
(Caso não me queira, me liberte)
Exatamente quem eu deveria ser?
(Me diga o que tenho que ser)
Não sabe o que é adequado para mim?
(Sabe o que me cai bem?)
Vamos lá e me diga
(Mas tem que dizer)
Devo ficar de boa ou cair fora?
(Eu devo ir ou ficar?)

Decida!
Caio fora
Fico de boa ou caio fora?

Devo ficar ou devo ir agora?
(Fico de boa ou caio fora?)
Devo ficar ou devo ir agora?
(Fico de boa ou caio fora?)
Se eu for, terei problemas
(Se eu for, haverá perigo)
E se eu ficar, terei o dobro
(Se eu ficar, haverá o dobro)
Então você tem me dizer
(Tem que me dizer)
Devo ficar de boa ou cair fora?
(Fico de boa ou caio fora?)

Devo ficar ou devo ir agora?
(Fico de boa ou caio fora?)
Se eu for, terei problemas
(Se eu for, haverá perigo)
E se eu ficar, terei o dobro
(Se eu ficar, haverá o dobro)
Então você tem me dizer
(Tem que me dizer)
Devo ficar ou devo ir?



All comments from YouTube:

@ivomendonca2468

Jesse Koz and Shurastey are travelling in Heaven now. Rest in Peace guys. God bless us all.

@herculesrb694

Com certeza!

@Daisy-fv1oy

What did they die from and when?

@ivomendonca2468

@@Daisy-fv1oy they were travelling for years in a VW Beetle(AKA Fusca in Brazil) for years from South America. Their objective was reach Alaska but they crashed in Highway 66, USA. The dog name, shurastey, was a reference about this The Clash music.

@livefreeordie1985

@@ivomendonca2468 he didn’t die on 66. He die in Oregon state.

@ivomendonca2468

@@livefreeordie1985 thanks

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@andresdiaz8701

R.I.P. jesse y shurastey.
Alegrabam mi corazon verlos viajar juntos. Seran recordados siempre

@idkmateus_

Goats

@aluisorodrigues4974

Shurastey 4 ever❤️

@RafaelMouraHipnologo

Vai em paz irmão!

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