Should I Stay Should I Go
Maxx Lyrics


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Should I stay, should I go
I wanna know
What I've got to do
Should I stay, should I go
Well I don't know
Should I stay, should I go
I wanna know
Should I stay, should I go
How will I know

Love makes me blind and spins me round and round
You take me up, you take me down
I start to lose control what can I do
Tell me what you want, tell me what you need,
I'll do everything for you

I don't know if you feel the same for me
One touch too much and I'm gonna go crazy
I'm in the mood for love, for loving you




Tell me what you want, tell me what you need,
I'll do everything for you

Overall Meaning

"Should I Stay Should I Go" is a song made by Maxx, a German-based Eurodance project. The song was released in 1993 and became a hit in Europe as well as other parts of the world. The lyrics revolve around a person's confusion about staying or leaving someone they love. The lyrics are straightforward and repetitively ask the question: should I stay, should I go? The singer is stuck in an emotional dilemma, and they can't seem to figure out whether they should keep fighting for love or move on.


The song implies that the singer is so in love that they are willing to do anything to make their relationship work. However, the partner is playing with their emotions, making them confused and unable to decide. The lyrics, "Love makes me blind and spins me round and round, You take me up, you take me down, I start to lose control what can I do," illustrate how the singer feels lost and out of touch.


Moreover, the song conveys the idea that the singer is afraid to take the risk of leaving and possibly losing their partner. They are uncertain if their partner has the same feelings, and they are afraid of being hurt if they leave. The repetition of "I wanna know, How will I know," shows how the singer is seeking clarification and guidance.


In conclusion, "Should I Stay Should I Go" is a song about a person struggling to find clarity in their relationship. The lyrics highlight the confusion and emotional turmoil that many people face when trying to determine whether to stay or leave a partner. The singer questions their actions, looks for answers, and is willing to work hard for their love while facing uncertainty and fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Should I stay, should I go
Maxx is uncertain whether to continue his relationship or leave.


I wanna know
Maxx is seeking guidance and clarity.


What I've got to do
Maxx is contemplating what decision he needs to make.


Well I don't know
Maxx is still uncertain about what to do.


How will I know
Maxx is questioning how he will come to a decision.


Love makes me blind and spins me round and round
Maxx is infatuated and confounded by the overpowering emotions of love.


You take me up, you take me down
Maxx's partner is emotionally unstable and pulls him in opposite directions.


I start to lose control what can I do
Maxx is losing grip on his emotions and feels powerless to stop it.


Tell me what you want, tell me what you need,
Maxx is willing to do anything to please his partner.


I'll do everything for you
Maxx is committed to doing everything possible to make his partner happy.


I don't know if you feel the same for me
Maxx is uncertain whether his partner reciprocates his feelings of love.


One touch too much and I'm gonna go crazy
Maxx is hypersensitive to his partner's touch and fears that he may lose control over his emotions.


I'm in the mood for love, for loving you
Maxx is in a romantic mood and desires to express his love for his partner.




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