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505 Lyrics

“505” is one of the songs that marks a turning point in Alex Turner’s songwriting, as he discovers new emotional depths. The organ chords are the same as were used in Ennio Morricone’s soundtrack for the… Read More [Chorus]I'm going back to 505If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute driveIn my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your sideWith your hands between your thighs[Verse]Stop and wait a secAnd when you look at me like that, my darlin'What did you expect?I'd probably still adore youWith your hands around my neckOr I did last time I checkedNot shy of a sparkThe knife twists at the thoughtThat I should fall short of the markFrightened by the bite, thoughIt's no harsher than the barkThe middle of adventureSuch a perfect place to start[Chorus]I'm going back to 505If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute driveIn my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your sideWith your hands between your thighsYou might also like[Bridge]But I crumble completely when you cryIt seems like once again you've had to greet me with goodbyeI'm always just about to go and spoil the surpriseTake my hands off of your eyes too soon[Chorus]I'm going back to 505If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute driveIn my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your sideWith your hands between your thighs and a smile311EmbedCancel

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“505” is one of the songs that marks a turning point in Alex Turner’s songwriting, as he discovers new emotional depths.

The organ chords are the same as were used in Ennio Morricone’s soundtrack for the iconic Western, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, where Angel Eyes enters before the final standoff.

The title could be an allusion to “Flight 505” by The Rolling Stones, with both songs sharing the theme of going somewhere to recapture a feeling or moment… or a person.

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Ask a questionWhat did Arctic Monkeys say about "505"?Genius Answer1 contributor

The first proper love song we’ve done… as in like, ‘Oh, it’s that one person.’

• Turner during an interview with NME.

+52Live PerformanceGenius Answer1 contributor +4Who produced “505” by Arctic Monkeys?When did Arctic Monkeys release “505”?Who wrote “505” by Arctic Monkeys?Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007)Arctic Monkeys

1. 1. Brianstorm
2. 2. Teddy Picker
3. 3. D Is for Dangerous
4. 4. Balaclava
5. 5. Fluorescent Adolescent
6. 6. Only Ones Who Know
7. 7. Do Me a Favour
8. 8. This House Is a Circus
9. 9. If You Were There, Beware
10. 10. The Bad Thing
11. 11. Old Yellow Bricks
12. 12. 505

CreditsReleased onApril 18, 2007ProducersMike Crossey & James FordWritersAlex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders & Nick O’MalleyMixed AtAssault & Battery Studios, London, EnglandMastered AtSterling SoundPhonographic Copyright ℗Domino Recording CompanyCopyright ©Domino Recording CompanyAdditional GuitarMiles KaneLabelDomino Recording Company & Warner RecordsMixing EngineerAlan MoulderMastering EngineerGeorge MarinoBass GuitarNick O’MalleyDrumsMatt HeldersOrganAlex TurnerRhythm GuitarAlex TurnerLead VocalsAlex TurnerSongs That Sample 505Bionic by Laylow, экзистенциальное поражение (existential defeat) by ночные грузчики (night loaders), 99 Escalas De Um Voo Perdido by Makalister, OBSESSED* by Chriles (2024-2025), Crime by Leakionn & The Ticket by Reemknocks & Doomsday505 Covers505 by Au/Ra, 505 by San Cisco, 505 by Nessa Barrett, 505 (Live at House of Hearts) by Johnny Orlando, 505 (Physical Edition Bonus Track) by SINCLAIR (USA), 505 by Lightbl0om & 505 (Cover) (Demo) by Catalina Ammaturo505 Remixes505 by SSJ Twiin & APPLEPAIX505 Live Performances505 (Live) by Arctic Monkeys & 505 (Live at iTunes Festival 2011) by Arctic Monkeys (Ft. Miles Kane)505 TranslationsArctic Monkeys - 505 (Türkçe Çeviri) by Genius Türkçe Çeviriler, Arctic Monkeys - 505 (Traducción al Español) by Genius Traducciones al Español, Arctic Monkeys — 505 (Русский перевод) by Genius Russian Translations (Русский перевод), Arctic Monkeys - 505 (Traduzione Italiana) by Genius Traduzioni Italiane, Arctic Monkeys - 505 (Traduction française) by Genius traductions françaises, Arctic Monkeys - 505 (Tradução em Português) by Genius Brasil Traduções, Arctic Monkeys - 505 (Deutsche Übersetzung) by Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen, Arctic Monkeys - 505 (الترجمة العربية) by Genius Arabic Translations (الترجمات العربية) & Arctic Monkeys - 505 (polskie tłumaczenie) by Polskie tłumaczenia GeniusView 505 samplesTagsRockSpace RockPost-RockAlternativeEnglandDream PopNeo-PsychedeliaIn EnglishAlternative RockUK RockPost-Punk RevivalUKIndie RockExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up