Cecilia

Paul Simon · The Paul Simon Anthology [1996]

Celia, you're breaking my heart

You're shaking my confidence daily

Oh, Cecilia, I'm down on my knees

I'm begging you please to come home



Celia, you're breaking my heart

You're shaking my confidence daily

Oh, Cecilia, I'm down on my knees

I'm begging you please to come home

Come on home



Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia

Up in my bedroom (making love)

I got up to wash my face

When I come back to bed

Someone's taken my place



Celia, you're breaking my heart

You're shaking my confidence daily

Oh, Cecilia, I'm down on my knees

I'm begging you please to come home

Come on home



Jubilation,

She loves me again,

I fall on the floor and I laughing,



Jubilation,

She loves me again,

I fall on the floor and I'm laughing

Cecilia

Paul Simon's "Cecilia" stands as a poignant exploration of lost love and the passage of time, delivered with his signature acoustic guitar work and introspective vocals. Originally recorded for "The Paul Simon Anthology," the track reflects Simon's mature songwriting style, characterized by lyrical clarity and emotional restraint. The song captures a quiet melancholy, focusing on the lingering impact of a relationship that has ended, rather than the drama of its conclusion. Its placement within Simon's discography highlights his continued ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate with listeners seeking authenticity in his music. The recording exemplifies the gentle, folk-pop aesthetic that defined much of his career, utilizing simple instrumentation to underscore the weight of the subject matter.