Matilda
Alt-J
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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 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 And love is wonder twice And 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
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Thomas Stuart Green, Joe Jerome Newman, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Charlie Andrew
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Matilda" is a song by Alt-J, an English indie rock band formed in 2007 in Leeds. Alt-J is a symbol produced by hitting "alt" and "J" on an Apple keyboard and symbolizes the Greek word for change.
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Song InspirationThe song "Matilda" was inspired by the unique and strong-willed character Matilda from the film "Leon: The Professional" directed by Luc Besson. The film features Matilda, a 12-year-old girl who’s trained by a hit-man after her family is killed.
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Album Release"Matilda" is part of Alt-J's debut album "An Awesome Wave". The album was released in 2012 and won the 2012 British Barclaycard Mercury Prize and the Album of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards.
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Musical StyleThe song embodies Alt-J's signature experimental music style which includes a mixture of indie rock, art rock, and folktronica.
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Matilda" LyricsOne of the central lyrics of the song is "This is for Matilda," which underscores the song's dedication to the cinematic character. The song primarily focuses on the themes of loss, sadness, and un-reciprocated love.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Alt-J often pairs "Matilda" with a rendition of the song "Interlude 1."
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Song LengthThe song is 3 minutes 49 seconds long and is considered one of the band's slower, more melodic tunes.
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Key and Tempo"Matilda" is written in the key of B major and has a moderate tempo of 100 beats per minute.
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Initial ReceptionThe song was initially received with high praise, and often singled out in reviews for its unique sound and powerful lyrics.
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International AppealSince its release, "Matilda" has continued to garner the attention of fans and music critics globally, further establishing Alt-J's international appeal as an experimental indie rock band.
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