The song '505' by Arctic Monkeys portrays a complex relationship where the singer is drawn to someone despite the challenges they face together. The lyrics depict a mix of longing, passion, and vulnerability, symbolized by metaphors like 'hands between your thighs' and 'hands around my neck', reflecting the intense emotions and conflicts within the relationship.
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Themes
Longing and nostalgia
• I'm going back to 505
• In my imagination, you're waiting lying on your side
Love and intimacy
• 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
Heartbreak and separation
• But I crumble completely when you cry
• It seems like once again you've had to greet me with goodbye