Auld Lang Syne
Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in disco and f… Read Full Bio ↴Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in disco and funk created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat, and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with differing personnel.

The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".

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Studio albums
Take the Heat off Me (1976)
Love for Sale (1977)
Nightflight to Venus (1978)
Oceans of Fantasy (1979)
Boonoonoonoos (1981)
Christmas Album (1981)
Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984)
Eye Dance (1985)

Auld Lang Syne
Boney M. Lyrics


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Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine
We've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne

We two hae paidled i' the burn
Frae mornin' sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne

And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne




We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

Overall Meaning

The song Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788, which has now become the universal song of goodbye. The lyrics describe the sentiment of remembering old friends and good times, and suggests that we should not forget our past experiences and relationships but cherish them. The phrase "auld lang syne" means "old long since" or "long ago." The song is often used to celebrate the passing of one year and the beginning of another, and is commonly played at New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.


The lyrics in the first verse ask a rhetorical question about whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and left behind. The second and third verses reminisce about past experiences, such as running through the fields and wandering through life's journey, and include the phrase "auld lang syne" to link these memories to the present. The song then ends with a vow to raise a cup of kindness to one another and remember the good times.


Interestingly, the song's popularity vastly increase after it was used in the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life" with James Stewart and Donna Reed. The song was also played at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997 as it was one of her favorite songs.


Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it appropriate to forget old friendships?


And never brought to mind?
Should we not remember them?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it appropriate to forget old friendships?


And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories we share?


For auld lang syne, my dear
In honor of the good old days, my friend


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will continue to share kindness


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


We twa hae run aboot the braes
We have roamed the hills together


And pou'd the gowans fine
And picked the daisies beautifully


We've wander'd mony a weary foot
We have walked many a tiring mile


Sin' auld lang syne
Since the old times


We two hae paidled i' the burn
We have paddled in the stream together


Frae mornin' sun till dine
From sunrise until dinner time


But seas between us braid hae roar'd
But a vast sea has separated us


Sin' auld lang syne
Since the old times


And here's a hand, my trusty friend
Here is my hand, my trustworthy friend


And gie's a hand o' thine
And give me your hand


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will continue to share kindness


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it appropriate to forget old friendships?


And never brought to mind?
Should we not remember them?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it appropriate to forget old friendships?


And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories we share?


For auld lang syne, my dear
In honor of the good old days, my friend


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will continue to share kindness


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


For auld lang syne, my dear
In honor of the good old days, my friend


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will continue to share kindness


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional (pd), Robert Burns, Tim Rhys Evans

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(Lyrics)

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We twa hae run aboot the breas
And pou'd the gowans fine;
We've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne

We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine;
We've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne

We two hae paidled i' the burn
Frae mornin' sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne

And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine;
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne



All comments from YouTube:

JasonWardStudios

I grew up listening to this entire album at Christmas time. I found it in my mother's LP collection and listened to it non-stop. I still get so many great memories when I hear the songs from it. I honestly think Boney M were ahead of their time in music with the production of this beautiful album.

anubias

Me too man, me too. I’ve never liked other versions of Christmas songs, even the original versions because I grew up listening to the Boney M versions.

Porkins_Jr

This is simply the best version of this song ever.

Genisis Pro

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Manfred Winz

Boney M is one of the best bands in every christmas times. I love to listen their whole christmas songs.

Musical Store

I love this song. It touches me deeply in my heart. But this version.....WOW!! ❀️❀️❀️ Thank you!

Timeless Music

t isn't Christmas until you hear this song on the radio. This is still - after decades - my favourite Christmas song

John Howie

It's not a Christmas Song, it's a New Year song

Lul Lel

This christmas song of "Boney M" sounds really wonderful. I love to listen it during the christmas time.

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