Auld Lang Syne
What Does It Mean & What Are The Words
On New Year's Eve, the most common song for most people
to sing is "Auld Lang Syne". We sing and hear the song each
and every year and most of us probably have no idea what it means.
"Auld Lang Syne" is an extremely old Scottish
song that was first written in the 1700's. Robert Burns is the person
whose transcription got the most attention, so the song is therefore associated
with him.
The words 'Auld Lang Syne' literally translates from
old Scottish dialect meaning 'Old Long Ago' and is about love and friendship
in times past.
The words "Auld Lang Syne" refer to 'We'll
take a Cup of Kindness yet'. The lyrics in the song relate to a drink
shared by men and women to symbolise friendship.
Lyrics
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!
Chorus -
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
Chorus
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Chorus
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd.
Sin' auld lang syne.
Chorus
And there's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak' a right gude willie-waught,
For auld lang syne.
Chorus
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