“555” is a slow-tempo song with elements of ‘80s synth-wave. The song is about a loss of hope and experiencing frustration from the undesired outcomes in life, despite living how one believes they should.
The song begins with poppy synth effects and strong claps, backed by a signature ‘80s new wave...
[Verse 1]
I keep my focus on the simple things
Trying to find some peace along the way
Wish I knew how long I'm supposed to wait
Holding on but just barely
[Pre-Chorus]
Got the feeling I've been talking to a dead, dead line
There's always a reason to let it change
Is there anyone there listening while you cry, cry, cry?
There's always a reason for the pain
[Chorus]
I'm doing the things that I'm told every day, every day, every day
Then why does it feel like I'm moving in place, in place, in place?
[Verse 2]
Never had anything to prove
But never was anyone like you
All you fought through, all you had to face
Made you stronger, unafraid
[Pre-Chorus]
Got the feeling I've been talking to a dead, dead line
There's always a reason to let it change
Is there anyone there listening while you cry, cry, cry?
Always a reason for the pain
[Chorus]
I'm doing the things that I'm told every day, every day, every day
Then why does it feel like I'm moving in place, in place, in place?
I gotta believe that you're there when I sing, when I sing, when I sing
'Cause if you're not real, I'm losing my head, in my head, in my head
[Pre-Chorus]
Got the feeling I've been talking to a dead, dead line
There's always a reason to let it change
Is there anyone there listening while you cry, cry, cry?
Always a reason for the pain
[Chorus]
I'm doing the things I've been told every day, every day, every day
Then why does it feel like I'm moving in place, in place, in place?
I gotta believe that you're there when I sing, when I sing, when I sing
'Cause if you're not real, I'm losing my head, in my head, in my head
[Outro]
I keep my focus on the simple things
Trying to find some peace along the way
555 was written by Jim Adkins & Tom Linton & Rick Burch & Zach Lind.
555 was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen & Jimmy Eat World.
Jimmy Eat World released 555 on Fri Oct 18 2019.
When being interviewed by Guitar.com, the band were told that, despite this being different from their usual oveure, it still sounds like a Jimmy Eat World song. Lead singer Jim Adkins responded:
Damn it! I was hoping people would say: ‘Fuck, what did I just hear?’ I was hoping it was too weird. If...