: 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.
: 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 Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go
The recording sessions at in New York were marked by playful experimentation: : Many fans view the lyrics—particularly "If I