From their earliest days as a band, The Clash stood apart from their peers with their musicianship as well as their lyrics, the passionate, left-wing political idealism in the lyrics by frontman Joe Strummer and guitarist Mick Jones contrasting with the lyrical nihilism of the Sex Pistols and the musical minimalism of the Ramones. Their 1979 album 'London Calling' is considered by critics as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music. Rolling Stone declared it the best album of the 80s.
The Clash's attitude and style, as much as their music, has influenced countless bands, both within and outside the sphere of punk rock. Often lauded as "the only band that matters," The Clash were canonized as rock saints even before they broke up. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the class of 2003. Their first five albums, ('The Clash', 'Give 'Em Enough Rope', 'London Calling', 'Sandinista!', and 'Combat Rock') to this day, continue to earn a great deal of interest from rock fans and artists alike.
Mick Jones went on to form Big Audio Dynamite after being fired from The Clash, and he more recently has produced albums by artists such as The Libertines and Babyshambles. In 2004, he formed Carbon/silicon with musician Tony James (of Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik fame). Exploring various genres such as alternative rock and electronic music, he continues to collaborate with other modern groups such as Gorillaz.
Joe Strummer went on to form and front Joe Strummer and the Latino Rockabilly War and then Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros. He also had a notable solo career that involved work in films and other endeavors, often earning critical acclaim. He died on December 22, 2002, the victim of an un-diagnosed congenital heart defect. Mourned by countless punk fans, his life has been subject to several tributes and was memorialized in the 2007 documentary 'Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten'.
Bass player Paul Simonon went on to form Havana 3 A.M., a group that released a self-titled album in 1991, yet he decided to quit music in the early 90s in favour of becoming an artist. In 2006, he returned to music as bass player in a musical project together with singer-songwriter Damon Albarn. The project is often referred to as The Good, The Bad & The Queen, the name of the groups first recorded album that came out in 2007. In terms of his paintings, his well-received work notably was in an exhibition at Thomas Williams Fine Art in London.
Drummer Topper Headon released a solo album, 1986's 'Waking Up', before leaving the music business to become a taxi driver and escape the heroin addiction that cost him his legacy in The Clash. Over the years, he's had sporadic involvement in various music-related endeavors, such as being a key part of the aforementioned 'The Future Is Unwritten' film. He's currently residing in the seaside town of Dover, England.
Members:
1976 Original line-up
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals
Keith Levene – lead guitar
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Terry Chimes – drums, percussion
1977
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Terry Chimes – drums, percussion
1977-1982 Classic line-up
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Topper Headon – drums, percussion
1982-1983
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Terry Chimes – drums, percussion
1983
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Pete Howard – drums, percussion
1983-1986 Final line-up
Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Nick Sheppard – lead guitar, backing vocals
Vince White – lead guitar
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Pete Howard – drums, percussion
Should I Stay
The Clash Lyrics
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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
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
The Clash's song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" is a fun, catchy song that captures the anxiety that comes with a relationship that seems doomed to fail. The song is filled with uncertainty, doubt and indecision as the singer tries to figure out whether he should try to make things work with his partner or just give up and move on.
The lyrics of the song are very straightforward, with the singer asking his partner to let him know whether he should stay or go. He promises to stick around if she is willing to commit, but he also expresses frustration with her seeming fickleness and her habit of teasing him. He wonders about his own identity and whether he even knows who he's supposed to be anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, you gotta let me know
Hey there, sweetheart, I need some clarity here
Should I stay or should I go?
Do you want me around or not?
If you say that you are mine
If you let me know you're committed to me
I'll be there till the end of time
Then I'll stick around forever
So you gotta let me know
That's why you need to make up your mind
I'll always tease,tease,tease
I'm someone who likes to push your buttons
You're happy when I'm on my knees
You enjoy having control over me
One day is fine and the next is black
One day everything is good, the next day it's all bad
So if you want me off your back
If you're tired of me being clingy
Well, come on and let me know
You need to speak up and tell me
Should I stay or should I go?
Whether I should stick around or leave?
The indecisions bugging me
I'm feeling uncertain and it's bothering me
(esta un decision me molesta)
If you don't want me set me free
If you're not interested, tell me to move on
(Si no quieres librame)
Exactly who I'm supposed to be
I'm not sure what role to play in your life
(Diga me que tengo ser)
Don't you know which clothes even fits me?
You don't even know me well enough to know what I like
(saves que robas me querida)
Come on and let me know
You need to tell me what you want
(Me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow?
Should I calm down or leave entirely?
(Me debo ir o quedarme)
If I go there will be trouble
If I leave, there might be some problems
And if I stay it will be double
But if I stay, there could be even more issues
So come on and let me know
You need to clearly communicate with me
Should I stay or should I go now?
Do you want me to stick around or leave?
Should I stay or should I go now?
What's your decision – should I stay or go?
If I go there will be trouble
If I leave, there might be some problems
And if I stay it will be double
But if I stay, there could be even more issues
So come on and let me know
You still need to communicate with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES
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LYRICS
Darling, you've got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
I'll be here till 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 is fine, 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
This indecision's bugging me
(Esta indecisión me molesta)
If you don't want me, set me free
(Si no me quieres, líbrame)
Exactly who I'm supposed to be?
(Digame que tengo ser)
Don't you know which clothes even fit me?
(¿Sabes que ropa me quedrá?)
Come on and let me know
(Pero que tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow?
(¿Me debo ir o quedarme?)
Split!
Soplo
¿Me enfrío o lo soplo?
Should I stay or should I go now?
(¿Yo me enfrío o lo soplo?)
Should I stay or should I go now?
(¿Yo me enfrío o lo soplo?)
If I go there will be trouble
(Si me voy va haber peligro)
And if I stay it will be double
(Si me quedo es doble)
So you gotta let me know
(Me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow?
(¿Yo me enfrío o lo soplo?)
Should I stay or should I go now?
(¿Yo me enfrío o lo soplo?)
If I go there will be trouble
(Si me voy va haber peligro)
And if I stay it will be double
(Si me quedo es doble)
So you gotta let me know
(Me tienes que decir)
Should I stay or should I go?
@mike_420_
1982: Great song
1991: Levi's advertising
1999: Bravo Two Zero
2002: If i Were a Rich Man
2003: Rugrats Go Wild
2003: Code 46
2004: Taking Lives
2010: Iron Man 2
2014: Far Cry 4
2016: Stranger Things
2016: Lucifer Season 2
2018: Far Cry 5
2019: JoJo
2020: Love 101
2021: Cruella
@smittywerben2515
Demogorgons be like: should i stay or should i go?
@kiraisx
Blue i will be mad if they don't go soon
@joshisned7423
i had this blasting as I drew the mind flayer
@Ayitiana
Blue frrrr
@luxixv1707
Blue lol
@LeonTornow
Yeah haha
@feetsarequiem1009
My dad 3 months after I was born: should I stay or should I go?
@r6clips211
Justine Ruke lol
@williamandres1042
Damn, I can relate to that xD
@wiggoholmlund3754
Justine Ruke your amazing