My friends played this song for me in the car while driving home from my birthday celebrations last night. It was the first time I ever heard of this band and I am now in love with this song and this band. Thank you for a perfect evening Julia and Daniel!

I have just rediscovered this band, I'm so proud of my younger self having such good taste in music.

I just finished watching "leon the professional" and when I heard: 'this is from mathilda' i just started crying.. i forgot the song was related. This is all so beautiful.

This song...heals my soul. Making me feel safe...safe and happy.

I see some people didn't realize this song is about the movie "Léon: The Professional." Also, their song Breezeblocks is based off of the book/movie "Where The Wild Things Are"

Good song with catchy tune, the cool thing about Alt J is even though their songs have different moods, you can always tell its made by Alt J by their signature tune.

i’ve known this song for almost 4 years, and I have listened to it without knowing it’s meaning, until now that I have just watched Leon: The Professional, and i’ve gotta say, that this is a masterpiece. It’s so powerful I couldn’t take back my tears after the movie and now everything makes just sense.

Does anyone know how to stop listening to this song? It’s been 7 years now...

Just watched Leon the Professional and this song is even more amazing now I could cry

I’ve been listening to that song almost everyday since it came out in 2012. Somehow it helped to go through my hard times during highschool and even to this day. That song means a lot to me, I’m definitly gonna name my daughter "Matilda"

honestly this is now my new favorite band, the amount of emotion put into each lyric is just beautiful,, and yes smoking a bowl makes it ten times better

Music like this really gets my juices flowing. So powerful.

Alt js music heals souls :)

I listen to this kind of songs every time i feel upset… instantaneously get relaxed. XX - Intro Cinematic Orchestra - To build a home Polar Station - Sand Castles Alt-J - Matilda Foals - Spanish Sahara Bjork - Joga Try to believe

Thanks to Dan and Phil's radio show, I found this amazing band that quickly became one of my favorites. Will forever be thankful!

When I saw the ending of the movie for the first time in my life the song came into my head almost instantly. Needless to say I was blown away at just how they encapsulated the movie in a few bars.

leon the pro is definatly a big part of this song

i am only young but earlier my dad told me that when him and my mum split up whilst i was 3, this song made him realise that he needed to stay there for me even though it’s hard. my name is tilly, obviously very similar to matilda; he said that i’m old enough to understand now. he told me the story, showed me the song and know i love it: i’ve never felt more love for anything or anyone ever. so much meaning is stored in such a small thing

Couldn’t stop myself from watching the movie again as soon as I saw it is on Netflix. And after the movie this song played in my head and I also am rediscovering Alt-J again.

I love the way they pronounce words, it's melodic even if this were not a song.

I've had this song in my head all day.. hell all week, it's so catchy lol. i'm eating dinner like... thiiis... thiiiis is for matildaa.

11 anos e ainda me arrepio com o toque dessa song ❤

I never knew this song existed until one day a friend of mine told me to listen to it after I had named my first child Matilda.. "Put grenade pin in your hand so you understand who's boss. My defeat sleep's top to toe with her success".. 5 years on and I still get emotional when listening to it

I heard this song for the first time last year. My ex boyfriend used to play it and we would listen to it during our peaceful winter mornings at home. It reminds me of him and those beautiful mornings. ❤ never imagined I would love and miss a person so much but that’s life ❤ the most important thing is to find and love ourselves before anyone else 😊

This whole album is a journey that I want to always start over.

I just watched skin turn into a scarf.

People often say: 'oh that's a catchy song' or 'I can't get that song out of my head', and I think yeah, I'm sure they'll forget about it in a few moments though. When people say those same sorts of comments about this song though I really do believe them. I believe them because I TOO CANNOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG. I first heard it in an energizing yoga class playlist and I have been playing it ever since. There's something about this song that words simply can't quite describe; I don't just 'want' to listen to the song, I NEED to hear it. I've never had this with a song before. I also agree with others that watching the film "Léon: The Professional" makes the song even more special.

Who the fuck do Alt-J think they are. Making such beautiful fucking music. How dare they. If ever I meet them I will have stern words.

This band is way too underrated

their music is just incredible and beautiful. i cant decide which song i like most, they are all amaaazing

This songs makes me feel hopeful. No matter whatever's going on in the background.

Léon: You need some time to grow up a little. Mathilda: I finished growing up, Léon. I just get older. Léon: For me it's the opposite. I'm old enough. I need time to grow up. OMG ive known this song I know almost all alt-J songs have a huge hidden message behind them but Ive been listening to this song without actually searching about the meaning, because you know hacing your own perspective of the song really makes it much.. personal. anyway I just finished watching Leon and the ending... I was like BOOOOOM WTF!!?!?!?! this song straight popped up in my mind.

I've had this song on repeat all week. I can't stop listening to it. I've known this song forever. That's what I love about Alt-J. Their songs just stick with you. Randomly re-emerging whenever you need your fix.

Saw them last night honestly best concert I've seen in my life!

Just watched Léon The Professional, was thinking about this song throughout the whole movie and it didn't make sense until the very ending. Fantastic movie and an amazing song

i saw alt j on pinkpop and fell in love with their music. this band is far far far underrated.

This is my favorite song ever. So simple and so beautiful. Just pure perfection.. The best part is 00:26

I love how alt j's songs all mean something. You don't find that in many artists today.

I still remember I was 13 (2013) when my friend suggested this song to me, tbh I didn't like it but after few listens I was like "oh uh this isn't bad" until I became obsessed with it lol, the next day I went to my friend saying oh god give me more songs please so he sent me "Taro" "breezblocks" "Fitzpleasure" in my MP3 and he also suggested "Radiohead (my favorite band of all time, Pink Floyd, GNR..." Now it's almost 2023 and I haven't heard anything from him because we separated in high school but I'm so grateful that I met him, he has changed my life 200% and and changed my way of thinking about life and he opened my eyes to a lot of things especially my musical taste. Wherever you are I wish you a happy life

This song is just too good man

This is from, this is from This is from Matilda Just like Johnny Flynn said The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss My defeat slips top to toe with her success Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda Just like Johnny Flynn said The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss My defeat slips top to toe with her success Oh, this is from, this is from, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda Elle a besoin de toi, C'est la vient de Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda And she needs you, this is from Matilda This is from Matilda This is from Matilda Matilda, Matilda, Matilda

This song is about the movie "Léon: The Professional". One of the best movies ever.

Such a perfect song. I definitely could listen to it all day long.

One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

"Just like Johnny Flynn said: The breath I've taken and the one I must to go on" that line BTW is from Flynn's song "The Wrote and The Writ".

I'll never forget hearing this track for the first time when it was released. It came out when i was in secondary school, hated my time there but this song was there for me, it's just so beautiful, and kinda makes you feel warm n safe y'know what i mean?? Thanks Alt J

Obrigado “Amor de Mãe” por me apresentar essa musica maravilhosa ♥️

No matter how many times I hear it, I always cry, especially with the fan made video from the movie ❤️💔

Amor de mãe me trouxe a essa música espetacular! Como antes eu não ouvi em nenhum veículo áudio?

I love the comment community on this band, every one of you are so positive and amazing .

Reclamam da novela, mas muitas vezes é por causa delas que se conhecerem músicas lindas como essa. Porém eu já conhecia a banda desde 2010, mas não essa música.

alt-J, this is so heartwarming

Love hearing my name over and over again, haha!

*One of the best songs ever....i dunno why i discovered this band so late...such amazing songs*

This is for my ~

I think this song is going to become my refuge. It’s so calming, I’ll run to it when I’m anxious, or angry, or when I can’t sleep.

I fell in love with your music yesterday when my friend bought the LP. Your creative possession is exquisite.

this music is just too beautiful

Loveliest song ever. Possibly.

i had heard a few alt j songs over the years and was quite impressed, then i had an acid trip and listened to an awesome wave and just have a whole new appreciation of the album and this song in particular blew me away and is just on repeat in my head.

I've known about this song for years but I just for the first time saw the movie The Professional and now I'm crying. As soon as he said the line "this is from Matilda" I started singing this song and I was like OH SHIT, and alas they are connected

Essa música é muito linda... Porque foi que eu nunca ouvi? Essa novela além de boa trouxe essa música maravilhosa para meus ouvidos. Essa música eu sinto uma saudade que não sei nem explicar de onde vem. Musica perfeita. Escuto ela agora direto. Já salvei na minha playlist!❤❤❤❤❤

This song is already phenomenal and one of my favorites but it gets 1000x better when you've seen Léon: The Professional and when you understand just how mind blowingly amazing the lyrics really are. Omg I'm crying❤

it would be amazing to know this band before but never is too late, now is one of my favorites bands

This song makes me want to cry in a good way.

one of my fav songs this whole album is just incredibly life changing. I felt i cannot listen to most music like i normally do after an awesome wave now

tots loving the french lines in between

Such beautiful art! Thank you ❤

Iv been playing this on repeat for weeks!

Obrigada "Amor de Mãe" por me apresentar essa música...nem assisto a novela, a tv estava sintonizada no canal quando passou essa música e vim procurar.....♡

All the lonely lost nights of being alone and empty not worth moving forth to go on this song was there for my feelers I recovered from this feeling but I miss feeling something deep with a big heavy heart. I feel like we become disconnected with our love and self so easily. Ps the movie is dope

I like this song because it's peaceful. My favourite part is the beginning. Oh, this is from Matilda. Feels like a love song. And she needs you, this is from Matilda. And she needs you, this is from Matilda. Like a love song to whoever this Matilda girl is.

This video is too trippy when you're not expecting it. Thought I was going mad

One of my favorite all time songs.;)🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨

This videoclip existed before Ai existed, impressive

Words cannot express how much this song does for me.

Sejam bem vindos brasileiros que só descobriram essa relíquia agora!

I love his song so much, I now realize the references are to Leon the professional, that is my favorite movie. I never put the pieces together, but I love this song more than any other now.

WOW its throwing me back

this is the song that made me fall in love with alt j ♥

"You won't lose me. You've given me a taste of life. I wanna be happy, sleep in a bed, have roots. You'll never be alone again Mathilda. Please, go, now baby, go. Calm down. I'll see you at Tony's in an hour. I love you Mathilda."

This song makes me feel emotions I didn’t even know I had anymore

Seen these live, epic music and extremely talented musicians

I love This Song!!! 💖💖💖 18/06/2021

-"Stansfield? This... is from... Mathilda." -"Shit."

"Cute name..." *splutters on milk*

Fiquei tão feliz quando ouvi essa música na novela de horário nobre da Globo, Alt-j é foda demais para não ser escutado e admirado por todos.

This will always be the true matilda

"is life always this hafd, even for a kid?" Matilda - Leon The Professional

I hear "This is from a tuna"

Still here ❤

it both warms and disturbs me that this movie still has following. i first saw it as a little kid back when it was new..... no idea where my parents were, letting me watch that.... but i loved it so much that when it came on again i recorded it on VHS so i could watch it again. sadly i missed the first ten minutes..... about two or three years later my mom (of all people) gave me an official copy for Christmas....which i loaned to my bestest of friends at the time... a kid named Brett Butler. We both wanted to grow up to be Cleaners. I sometimes wonder whatever happened to him. he was pretty cool. right this very minute i'm asking myself why I haven't upgraded my VHS to DVD or something.... probably because I watched it soooooooooooo many times I already know it by heart. incidentally, and weirdly, Jordan Peterson is how i found this song. life... has many strange twists and turns.

Ok, I need to stop. I've just hit repeat far too many times for one day, even for me, a habitual song killer. I can already tell I'm going to find myself singing this chorus without any explanation as to how it entered my head. Haunting.

Essa música não sai de mim amoooo💙

I can see how this is not everybody's cup of tea but I like this song!

Love these guys. Love this song. Love all the songs!

Is this song a reference to the movie, “The Professional”? The last line that one of the characters speaks is, “This is from Matilda”

This is my and my dad's favourite song, we always listen this together :) car karaoke :D

The drummer goes crazy in every song. I love it!

I found this song on Spotify, and thought it was really cool that it was called Matilda. One day while listening to the song I walked into a store and stopped the music, I looked up and realised that the song was playing in the store just as I walked in. I don't know what that meant, but all I know was that it made me smile that day.🌻