505 – English Lyrics

• By: Arctic Monkeys
• Album: Favourite Worst Nightmare

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Arctic Monkeys' evocative "505" and unlock a deeper understanding of love, longing, and the power of memory. This iconic track, with its haunting melody and emotionally charged lyrics, offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the irresistible pull of the past, making it a perfect song to explore the nuances of English and connect with universal human experiences .

[English]

I'm going back to 505

If it's a seven-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

The middle of adventure is such a perfect place to start

I'm going back to 505

If it's a seven-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 seven-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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
imagination /ɪmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to form mental images or concepts
adventure /ədˈvɛn.tʃər/ B2	noun - an exciting or unusual experience
spark /spɑːrk/ B2	noun - a small fiery particle verb - to initiate or trigger
bite /baɪt/ B2	noun - a biting or chewing action verb - to use the teeth to cut into something
harsh /hɑːrʃ/ B2	adjective - unpleasantly rough or jarring
perfect /ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/ B2	adjective - completely free of flaws or defects
place /pleɪs/ A2	noun - a particular position or point in space
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to produce tears as a result of emotion or pain
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	noun - an unexpected event or thing that causes wonder or astonishment
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
side /saɪd/ A2	noun - a position to the left or right of something
drive /draɪv/ B1	verb - to operate a vehicle
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to stay in a place until an expected event occurs
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to be in a horizontal position