I’m going back to 505
If it’s a 7-hour flight or a 45-minute drive
In my imagination you’re waiting lying on your side
With your hands between your thighs
Stop and wait a sec
Oh when you look at me like that my darling
What did you expect?
I’d probably still adore you with your hands around my neck
Or I did last time I checked
Not shy of a spark
A knife twists at the thought that I should fall short of the mark
Frightened by the bite though it’s no harsher than the bark
Middle of adventure, such a perfect place to start
I’m going back to 505
If it’s a 7-hour flight or a 45-minute drive
In my imagination you’re waiting lying on your side
With your hands between your thighs
But I crumble completely when you cry
It seems like once again you’ve had to greet me with “Goodbye”
I’m always just about to go and spoil a surprise
Take my hands off of your eyes too soon
I’m going back to 505
If it’s a 7-hour flight or a 45-minute drive
In my imagination you’re waiting lying on your side
With your hands between your thighs
…and a smile
Unraveling the Melancholy Journey of “505”
“505” by Arctic Monkeys stands out as an atmospheric ballad that captures longing, vulnerability, and the complexity of love. The song’s narrative revolves around a yearning to return to a significant place—”505″—where the protagonist imagines reuniting with a lover. Lines like “If it’s a 7-hour flight or a 45-minute drive” evoke the lengths one would go for love, while the repeated imagery of “lying on your side, with your hands between your thighs” creates an intimate, almost cinematic moment. The lyrics blend desire with a sense of regret and emotional turmoil, highlighted by the confession of crumbling at the lover’s tears and the tension of being “always just about to go and spoil a surprise.” Ultimately, “505” is a poignant reflection on the pull of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of romantic connection.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release year: 2007
- Label: Domino Recording Company