Should I Stay Or should I Go
The Clash ( Lyrics
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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
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, librarme)
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be (dígame que tengo ser)
Don't you know which clothes even fit me? (sabes que ropa me quedra)
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, enfrió o lo soplo)
Should I stay or should I go now? (yo me enfrió o lo soplo)
Should I stay or should I go now? (yo me enfrió 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 sera el doble)
So ya gotta 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? (tengo frío por los ojos)
If I go there will be trouble (si me voy va haber peligro)
And if I stay it wil be double (si me quedo sera el doble)
So ya gotta let me know me tienes que decir
Should I stay or should I go?
The lyrics of The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" explore the uncertainty and indecision that comes with a turbulent relationship. The singer is seeking clarity from their partner about whether they should stay together or go their separate ways. The chorus repeats this internal struggle, expressing the consequences of both options - staying would mean double the trouble, while leaving would bring its own set of difficulties.
The verses reveal the tumultuous nature of the relationship, with the partner teasing and playing games with the singer's emotions. The lyrics "It's always tease, tease, tease, you're happy when I'm on my knees" suggest a dynamic of power imbalance and potentially even emotional abuse. The singer is left feeling bugged by indecision and unsure of their identity and place in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you got to let me know
You need to tell me what you want
Should I stay or should I go?
I need to know if you want me to stay or leave
If you say that you are mine
I'll be here 'til the end of time
If you commit to a relationship with me, I'll be devoted to you forever
So you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
I need you to make a decision about our relationship
It's always tease, tease, tease
You're happy when I'm on my knees
You play games with me, and enjoy when I'm submissive
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?
You have mood swings, and if you want me to leave you alone, tell me
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
I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of staying in this relationship, and need you to give me a clear answer
This indecision's bugging me (esta indecisión me molesta)
If you don't want me, set me free (si no me quieres, librarme)
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be (dígame que tengo ser)
Don't you know which clothes even fit me? (sabes que ropa me quedra)
Come on and let me know (me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (me debo ir o quedarme)
I'm frustrated with my uncertainty about our relationship, and need you to tell me if you want to be with me or not
Should I stay or should I go now? (yo me enfrió 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 sera el doble)
So ya gotta let me know (me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (me debo ir o quedarme)
Once again, I'm struggling with the decision to stay or leave, and need you to give me clarity
Should I stay or should I go now? (tengo frío por los ojos)
If I go there will be trouble (si me voy va haber peligro)
And if I stay it wil be double (si me quedo sera el doble)
So ya gotta let me know me tienes que decir
Should I stay or should I go?
I'm still unsure about what to do, and need you to tell me if you want me to stay or go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Darlin' 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 is fine and 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 buggin' me (esta indecisión me molesta)
If you don't want me, set me free (Si no me quieres, librame)
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be (Dime! ¿Qué tengo ser?)
Don't you know which clothes even fit me? (No sabes que ropas me queda)
Come on and let me know (Pero tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Me debo ir o quedarme?)
Split
(Doble! ¿Me frío o lo soplo?)
(Esperda)
(Rrattarrattarrattaa...)
Should I stay or should I go now? (Yo me enfrio o lo soplo)
Should I stay or should I go now? (Yo me enfrio 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, es doble)
So you gotta let me know (Pero que tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow? (¿Me frío o lo soplo?)
Should I stay or should I go now? (¿Me frío 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, es doble)
So you gotta let me know (Pero que tienes que decir)
Should I stay or should I go
@Mr_DPZ
Regardless of how you got here, you got here. Thank you for appreciating this great song.
@pheonix9846
Dads cassettes came in handy 🤣🤣 16 nd usin em
@valerietomsic8454
They must have SO much fun recording this in the studio...GREAT old song!
@ghostface208
Stolen comment lol
@juicebox2000
Far Cry 4 baby!
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@@juicebox2000 W
@rubedogg6969
That moment when you have to take a piss but are too lazy to get up!
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👌
@hi-qb1fz
If i stay it will be double XDDDD
@Freshina
@@hi-qb1fz Loooooooool😅😂