Discover the story of the song > Matilda – Harry Styles

The protagonist remembers how he used to ride his bike when he was younger, before he realized that people weren't treating him well. He then thinks about his friend Matilda, who talks about her pain as if it's not a big deal, but he knows it's affecting her a lot. He tells Matilda that she doesn't need to apologize for growing up and leaving behind the people who didn't love her, and that she can make her own way in the world and be happy without them.