505

“505” is one of the songs that marks a turning point in Alex Turner’s songwriting, as he discovers new emotional depths. The organ sample is taken directly from 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. "505" is a term for something that is killing you and keeping you alive at the same time (often used for a loved person that might be bad for you).

[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