Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne
Boney M (Holiday) 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 widely known traditional Scottish folk song, which has become synonymous with New Year's Eve and is sung globally every year when the clock strikes midnight. The song's message is reflective, nostalgic and speaks of the passing of time, the nature of friendship and the idea that we should remember and appreciate those who have been a part of our lives in the past, even though we may not see them anymore. The song's opening lines ask whether we should forget old acquaintances and the days gone by but the chorus suggests otherwise. It invites us to raise a glass to old friends and past memories and to hold these dear in our hearts.


The song goes on to use imagery to describe fond memories shared between two people who have gone their separate ways but who still hold each other dear. They have run through the hills together, picking flowers and walked many miles with one another. They have splashed through streams and although they are now separated by great distances, their memories bind them.


Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends and acquaintances?


And never brought to mind?
Should they never cross our thoughts?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends and acquaintances?


And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories of the times we've shared together?


For auld lang syne, my dear
For the sake of old times, my dear


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will still share goodwill together


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


We twa hae run aboot the braes
We have both run around the hillsides


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


We've wander'd mony a weary foot
We've traveled many a tiresome mile


Sin' auld lang syne
Since old times' past


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


Frae mornin' sun till dine
From early morning to dinnertime


But seas between us braid hae roar'd
But wide seas have roared between us


Sin' auld lang syne
Since old times' past


And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And now my loyal friend, take my hand


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


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will still share goodwill together


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends and acquaintances?


And never brought to mind?
Should they never cross our thoughts?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends and acquaintances?


And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories of the times we've shared together?


For auld lang syne, my dear
For the sake of old times, my dear


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will still share goodwill together


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


For auld lang syne, my dear
For the sake of old times, my dear


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will still share goodwill together


For auld lang syne
For old times' sake




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL J. FREDERICK, ROBERT BURNS

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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. Iโ€™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!! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ 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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