Cecilia
The Hobos Lyrics


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Cecilia, 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,
I got up to wash my face
When I come back to bed,
Someone's taken my place.

Cecilia, 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,
I got up to wash my face
When I come back to bed,
Someone's taken my place.

Cecilia, 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'm laughing.

Jubilation,
She loves me again,
I fall on the floor and I'm laughing.

Jubilation,




She loves me again,
I fall on the floor and I'm laughing.

Overall Meaning

The Hobo's song "Cecilia" is a catchy tune with a bittersweet message. The singer sings about his lover named Cecilia who is causing him heartache and shaking his confidence on a daily basis. He begs her to come home and heal his wounded heart. The song takes a dramatic turn when the singer catches Cecilia with someone else in his own bed. He is hurt and angry, but ultimately accepts Cecilia back when she returns to him with love and devotion.


The opening chorus sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the singer's desperation and emotional turmoil. The lyrics effectively convey his deep feelings of hurt and betrayal. When he catches Cecilia with someone else, it sends him spiraling further into despair. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that his love for Cecilia is strong enough to forgive her for her mistakes. The final chorus is a triumphant moment, where the singer celebrates the fact that Cecilia loves him again.


Overall, "Cecilia" is a complex song that explores themes of love, trust, and forgiveness. It's a powerful message that anyone can relate to, as we've all experienced heartache at some point in our lives. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a song that's both entertaining and thought-provoking.


Line by Line Meaning

Cecilia, you're breaking my heart,
Exclamation of hurt and disappointment towards Cecilia


You're shaking my confidence daily.
Cecilia's actions are affecting the singer's self-assurance and self-worth


Oh Cecilia, I'm down on my knees,
Speaker's plea for Cecilia to return


I'm begging you please to come home, come on home.
Speaker's desperation for Cecilia to come back to him


Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia
Reference to having sex with Cecilia in the afternoon


Up in my bedroom,
Location of where the sexual encounter with Cecilia occurred


I got up to wash my face
Speaker's need to freshen up after the sexual encounter


When I come back to bed,
Speaker's surprise upon returning to the bedroom


Someone's taken my place.
Realization that another person has taken the artist's spot beside Cecilia


Jubilation,
Expression of joy


She loves me again,
Cecilia has returned her love to the singer


I fall on the floor and I'm laughing.
Speaker's extreme joy and amusement at the situation




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