Or Should I Go — The Clash Вђ“ Should I Stay

The recording sessions at in New York were marked by playful experimentation:

: Mick Jones himself has frequently stated it was not about anything specific, but rather a simple attempt to write a "classic rocking song". The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

: About two minutes into the track, Jones shouts "Split!". This was a "happy accident" kept for its authenticity; Strummer and Ely had snuck into the vocal booth to startle Jones while he was recording. Meaning and Interpretations The recording sessions at in New York were

: It is widely speculated to be about Jones' relationship with singer Ellen Foley . Meaning and Interpretations : It is widely speculated

: Many fans view the lyrics—particularly "If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay it will be double"—as a commentary on the internal friction that eventually led to Jones being fired from the band in 1983.