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505


"505" is a song by the British rock band Arctic Monkeys, featured on their second studio album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare," released in 2007. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Alex Turner. "505" is known for its atmospheric and moody vibe, driven by its haunting melody and Turner's introspective lyrics. The song's title refers to the number of the hotel room where Turner wrote the lyrics. "505" has become one of Arctic Monkeys' most beloved tracks, praised by fans and critics alike for its emotional depth and evocative storytelling.

505 - Arctic Monkeys

la sol fa la mi mi re mi
I'm going back to 505
re mi re mi re mi re la sol fa mi la mi mi sol mi
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty - five minute drive
re mi mi mi mi la sol sol fa mi la mi mi re mi
In my imagination , you're waitin' lyin' on your side
do re mi re do re mi
With your hands between your thighs
la mi mi re mi
Stop and wait a sec
mi re mi re mi re la sol fa mi la mi mi sol mi
When you look at me like that , my darlin' , what did you expect?
re mi mi mi mi la sol fa mi la mi mi re mi
I'd probably still adore you with your hands around my neck
do re mi re do re mi
Or I did last time I checked
la mi mi re mi
Not shy of a spark
re mi mi mi mi la sol fa mi la mi mi sol mi
The knife twists at the thought that I should fall short of the mark
mi re mi re mi fa mi re la1 mi mi re mi
Frightened by the bite , though it's no harsher than the bark
la1 mi re do re mi re do si1 la1 mi mi sol mi
The middle of adventure , such a perfect place to start
la sol fa la la mi mi re mi
I'm going back to 505
re mi re mi re mi re la sol fa mi la mi mi sol mi
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty - five minute drive
re mi mi mi mi la sol sol fa mi la mi mi re mi
In my imagination , you're waitin' lyin' on your side
do re mi re do re mi
With your hands between your thighs

INSTRUMENTAL :

MI RE DO si
MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI
MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI

la LA SOL FA MI LA MI MI RE MI
But I crumble completely when you cry
RE MI MI MI MI LA SOL FA MI LA MI MI SOL MI
It seems like once again you've had to greet me with goodbye
MI RE FA MI FA MI FA MI RE la MI MI RE MI
I'm always just about to go and spoil a surprise
DO RE MI RE DO RE MI RE DO
Take my hands off of your eyes too soon
la sol fa la la mi mi re mi
I'm going back to 505
re mi re mi re mi re la sol fa mi la mi mi sol mi
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty - five minute drive
re mi mi mi mi la sol sol fa mi la mi mi re mi
In my imagination , you're waitin' lyin' on your side
do re mi do do re mi RE DO DO la
With your hands between your thighs and a smile

INSTRUMENTAL :

MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI
MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI
MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI
MI RE DO si la si DO DO DO DO si si si si si si MI MI MI