Story Behind The Song
Mick Jones, lead guitarist of the Clash, and former Meat Loaf backup singer Ellen Foley were engaged in a rocky relationship. Thus, the song was written by Jones in 1982.
Song Description
The song is based around a simple five-chord progression, with a bass grove underneath. The lyrics are repetitive and easy to sing along with.
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Rock - Punk, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Stressed, Restless |
Subject |
Frustration, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
The Clash, The Ramones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Darling you've gotta 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've got to let 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, 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
An if I stay it will be double
So come on and let me know
This indecision's bugging me
If you don't want me, set me free
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be
Don't you know which clothes even fit me?
Come on and let me know
Should I cool it or should I blow?
Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble
And if I stay it will be double
So you've gotta let me know
Should I stay or should I go?