Priscilla Block Reimagines 1970 Simon & Garfunkel Hit On ‘You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)’

Priscilla Block is serving up her signature sass and fierce confidence in her new song, “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia).” After teasing the catchy tune on social media, Block gave into the pleas of fans and released the story that finds the songstress putting her own spin on Americana folk duo Simon & Garfunkel’s beloved 1970 hit, “Cecilia.”

Block flips the narrative and reclaims the story from the perspective of the “other woman.” Her unmistakable vocals lend a modern, gritty edge while channeling the bold storytelling of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” in a playful yet piercing anthem.

The writers behind “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” include Chris Tompkins, Jesse Frasure, Jessie Jo Dillon, Hailey Whitters and the original writer of “Cecilia,” Paul Simon. Their creativity led to a narrative that has Block prepared to take part in a full-on showdown if the woman dubbed Cecilia doesn’t stop flirting with her man.

She admits to seeing right through the woman’s kind act and while she will “strut right up and hug me,” Block makes it clear she’s going to keep her distance knowing that Cecilia will stab her in the back the first chance she gets.  

“I know you’re getting used to getting/ Whatever you want girl/ Twirling them blonde curls/ And boys round your finger/ And naw he aint the cheating kind/ I’m usually not the jealous type/ But you’re stirring trouble up tonight/ And I don’t like it,” Priscilla Block delivers.

Upon reaching the chorus, the North Carolina native dives the same message home while the infectious upbeat tone with classic country twang brings the energy up.

She sings, “Cecilia/ You’re breaking my heart/ You’re shaking my confidence crazy/ I can feel ya Jolene’in again/ But you ain’t getting him/ So you best get/ Out my way/ I see ya come walking in here/ Batting them lashes/ Making them passes/ Hook  line and sinker.”

In celebration of today’s release, one of the creatives behind the track, Hailey Whitters, shared a post congratulating Block on dropping the fiery new anthem. She also gave high praise to her fellow songstress, calling her the perfect artist to cut the song and deliver its unapologetic message.

“I can feeeeeeel ya Jolene-ing again” big congrats to my ‘take no shit’ sister @priscillablock on her new single drop today… had a ball writing this one and very pleased to see it land with the realest artist who would no doubt put a bar-flirting backstabbin’ blond in her lil ol place 😈🔪

Block added, “Thank you for letting me cut this. I’m obsessed!!!!”

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“You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” follows the rising country star’s first release of 2025, the catchy “Yard Sale.” The infectious song once again tackles heartbreak in a hilarious way as she sings about selling her ex’s belongings in an impromptu “Yard Sale,” where everything is “half price.” 

After gaining traction on social media and at her live shows, Block revealed that the song was on it’s way to becoming a staple in her catalog.

“Honestly, I didn’t know that I was going to put out ‘Yard Sale’. I thought it was kind of too out there, but every single time I would show this song to people, they’re like, ‘Priscilla, you have to put out ‘Yard Sale. It is so fun,’” she previously told Country Now.  

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Both songs give fans a glimpse into Priscilla Block’s next musical chapter. This yet-to-be-announced project will serve as the follow-up to her PB2 EP  that dropped last summer, along with her debut album, Welcome To The Block Party. 

In addition to her slow of solo dates scheduled throughout 2025, Block has also been tapped to serve as an opening act on Cole Swindell’s “Happy Hour Sad Tour.”