This song just broke me inside I don't think I'll ever stop crying. It truly reflects being afraid of growing up and accepting life. Thank you so much harry, this is such a beautiful song and I will always hold it close to my heart.

“Matilda, you talk about the pain like it’s all alright” really speaks to me. I think It’s the most poignant line in the song.

As a middle child with family issues, this song feels like a warm hug. Thank you Harry, i love you more than you'll ever know

As a 16-year-old girl, going through domestic violence every day at home, and still showing up to school and other places with a happy face, this song hit me hard. I cry every time I listen to this song. Its so beautifully written and conveyed.

I physically cannot listen to this song without crying

To anyone who has been or is in a toxic relationship, family, or environment,

Just knowing that Harry knows he has a young audience and wrote this song for the Matilda's of the world who grow up in a loveless home makes me respect him even more as an artist and human being. Beautiful song.

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I get so emotional listening to Matilda 🥺

Matilda is definitely my fav song.

I'm a 18 years old boy who's stuck in anxiety, depression and insecurity becoz of toxic parenting (i will not say this was same from beginning but plz god let me accept that for last 2/3 years they has been toxic as hell). This song hits me hard. It feels like harry has written the song for me. I love you my parents till infinity but atleast for some years I will be letting them go,and i will be looking for what's good for me and what isn't. Thanks Harry for giving a clear cut solution, it's more worth it than thousands of motivational and problem solving videos.

This song is so nostalgic. I closed my eyes and my whole life till now flashed before my eyes. The part 'not invite your family because they never showed you love' hits me right in the feels. I'm someone who lost her parents at a really young age and then got exploited by my relatives. I still somehow mamaged to grow up just fine. And yes everyone, there's definitely a long way to go but you don't have to be sorry for doing it on your own. 💛🌻

I can’t stop bawling, it’s like he’s speaking directly to me. It’s exactly what I needed to hear right now .

You don’t have to be sorry for leaving and growing up. This line is so special to me. Love u Harry

I didn’t grow up in an abusive family but I have cerebral palsy and this song means so much to me as far as stigmas around disabled people and Matilda speaks to me. As if certain people believe stigmas this means to me move on despite that

this song is our reminder that our pain doesnt define us, and no we dont have to be sorry, and we dont have to feel guilty for trying to get better, and that we can do it : )

Matilda reminds me of a song called "Adiós" in which the last two lines are: "To separate yourself from the species for something higher is not pride, it is love. To be able to say goodbye is to grow". Sometimes songs hit you in the right spot, at the right time and it makes you feel understood. I love this song so much

My daughter sent me this. It literally broke my heart to think she feels this way. I love her sooo much, I might not show it sometimes, but she is loved so much, and my best friend. I can't stop crying!!

This is not just a song, this is poetry, this is understanding, this is empathy, this is what most of people needed. A reminder. Thanks Harry 💕

my mom passed away like a year ago during covid, she’s my everything. i lost her before i’m turning 20, it was 2 months away before my birthday. after a year i just feel like living alone in this cruel world. my dad and my big brother just really focused on their carrers and i’m half alive trying to get my diploma. i feel like after my mom leaving us, our lives living individualy through our up and down in our little family. as the lonely youngest child, this song just arrived in time when i need a warm hug. thank you harry, i’m trying letting go everything that hurts me.