Matilda
Alt - J Lyrics
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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 sleeps top to toe with her success
This is from
This is from Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for 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 sleeps top to toe with her success
Oh, this is from
This is from
This is from Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
Elle a besoin de toi
Cela vient de Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
And she needs you
This is for Matilda
This is for Matilda
This is from Matilda
Matilda
Matilda
Matilda
"Matilda" by Alt-J is a song that can be interpreted in different ways. The title Matilda can be a reference to a person or a book character, but the song talks about putting a grenade pin in your hand to understand who's boss. This line can be interpreted as a metaphor for taking control of a situation or being in charge of one's life. The lyrics mention "My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success", which expresses how someone's failure can be juxtaposed with someone else's success. The line also suggests that success and failure can be closely linked that one cannot exist without the other.
Moreover, the repeated line "Just like Johnny Flynn said, 'The breath I've taken and the one I must' to go on" can be interpreted as a reminder to take a breath and continue moving forward, regardless of the challenges faced. The line can also reference Johnny Flynn's song "The Water" that talks about needing to take a breath and keep going. Matilda is mentioned throughout the song, and it seems like she needs someone's help. It is not clear who Matilda is, but the song implies that she needs someone to understand her, support her, and be there for her.
In conclusion, "Matilda" is a song with ambiguous lyrics that can be interpreted in different ways. The song talks about the need to take control of one's life, the connection between success and failure, and the importance of supporting others. Matilda is mentioned throughout the song, and it is not clear who she is or why she needs help.
Line by Line Meaning
This is from
The following message is inspired by/related to something or someone previously mentioned
This is from
The following message is inspired by/related to something or someone previously mentioned
This is from Matilda
The following message is inspired by/related to the character Matilda from the book/movie
Just like Johnny Flynn said, "The breath I've taken and the one I must" to go on
I must take a breath and continue moving forward, as Johnny Flynn once said
Put the grenade pin in your hand, so you understand who's boss
Take control of the situation by holding the grenade pin, so you understand that you are in charge
My defeat sleeps top to toe with her success
My failures and her accomplishments coexist and are interconnected
Oh, this is from
Once again, the following message is inspired by/related to something or someone previously mentioned
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
Elle a besoin de toi
French for 'she needs you'
Cela vient de Matilda
French for 'this is from Matilda', indicating that the following message is still pertaining to the character
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
And she needs you
Matilda requires your assistance/support
This is for Matilda
The following message is directed towards Matilda specifically
This is from Matilda
Once again, the following message is related to Matilda
Matilda
Reiterating the focus and subject of the song
Matilda
Reiterating the focus and subject of the song
Matilda
Reiterating the focus and subject of the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Thomas Stuart Green, Joe Jerome Newman, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Charlie Andrew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@attilascar3009
I listen to this kind of songs every time i feel upset… instantaneously get relaxed.
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Try to believe
@fisshi
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
@mariamunozruiz9795
LYRICS!!!!
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 sleeps 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
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 sleeps 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,
Cela 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
Alt-J (∆) - Matilda
@TheLastZombie
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"
@GRRRRRRRRRRME
***** how do you know this?
@lauram4528
shibbyman Indeed it is.
@Nimpibly
Laura M "the idea of loving a person so much that you will destroy their being before you ever let them go or see them with another man." That's not love, that's obsession.
@lauram4528
Simon Ayres You're right.
@danielaholguinrealpe.4033
Simon Ayres Everybody has a different perception of love, some perceive it as dark and morbid, some as light and cheesy. Maybe for you it's obsession but someone else will say it's love, there's no right answer when it comes to define love because its definition is directly affected by our personal experiences and thoughts, so well, you should try to be a bit more flexible about this kind of stuff and clarify it's your personal opinion before you state it as a fact and the one and only truth.
@maxrose9000
I have just rediscovered this band, I'm so proud of my younger self having such good taste in music.
@leuchtspurmedien
@max Sorry. You didn't understand the text.
@redskies4530
Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix
@JJJRRRJJJ
Same