Auld Lang Syne
B.J. Jansen Lyrics
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup! and surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit, sin' auld lang syne
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And there's a hand my trusty fiere, and gie's a hand o' thine
And we'll tak' a right gude willie waught, for auld lang syne
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
The lyrics to B.J. Jansen's song "Auld Lang Syne" are a poetic reflection on the importance of remembering and cherishing old friendships and memories. The phrase "auld lang syne" translates to "old long since" or "long ago." The song begins by questioning whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and left behind. It poses the idea of whether it is appropriate to let go of the past and move forward without holding onto the memories of the people and experiences that shaped us. The repetition of the phrase "for auld lang syne" serves as a reminder to hold onto the connections and moments that have been meaningful.
The lyrics then proceed to express a desire to share a cup of kindness, symbolizing the warmth and goodwill that can be found in the company of old friends. The stanza acknowledges that although both individuals may have their own separate paths and experiences, they can still come together and celebrate their shared history. It mentions the joy and simplicity of previous adventures and emphasizes that even though they have experienced weariness along the way, the significance of those memories remains.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind
Should we forget about old friends and never think about them again
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne
Should old friends be forgotten, and should we let bygones be bygones
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
We will share a drink of kindness for the sake of old times
And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup! and surely I'll be mine
And surely you will have your own beer mug! and surely I will have mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And we will share a drink of kindness for the sake of old times
We twa hae run about the braes, and pou'd the gowans fine
We two have run around the hillsides, and picked the beautiful daisies
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit, sin' auld lang syne
But we have wandered many a tired footstep since the old times
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
We will share a drink of kindness for the sake of old times
And there's a hand my trusty fiere, and gie's a hand o' thine
And there is a hand, my faithful friend, and give me your hand
And we'll tak' a right gude willie waught, for auld lang syne
And we will take a good, hearty drink, for the sake of old times
For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
We will share a drink of kindness for the sake of old times
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Written by: Traditional Music
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