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

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

: 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

: 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. : It is widely speculated to be about

The recording sessions at in New York were marked by playful experimentation: The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go