505

About this song

The organ chords are the same as those used in Ennio Morricone's soundtrack for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, where Angel Eyes enters before the final standoff. The title may be an allusion to "Flight 505" by The Rolling Stones.

What it's about

The song shares a theme with "Flight 505" of going somewhere to recapture a feeling or moment, or a person. It marks a turning point in Alex Turner's songwriting as he discovers new emotional depths.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 9 other songs, like “Bionic by Laylow”.
• Covered 7 times, including “505 by Au/Ra”.
• Written by Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders and Nick O’Malley.
• Produced by Mike Crossey and James Ellis Ford.