“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 505

If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive

In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side

With your hands between your thighs

[Verse]

Stop and wait a sec

And when you look at me like that, my darlin'

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

The 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

The middle of adventure

Such a perfect place to start

[Chorus]

I'm going back to 505

If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive

In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side

With your hands between your thighs

[Bridge]

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 the surprise

Take my hands off of your eyes too soon

[Chorus]

I'm going back to 505

If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive

In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side

With your hands between your thighs and a smile