Auld Lang Syne
C & J 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 of Auld Lang Syne are an ode to friendship and to remembering the past. The song asks a rhetorical question, wondering if old friends and memories should be forgotten and left behind. The answer is a resounding no, as the chorus declares "For auld lang syne my jo, for auld lang syne, We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne". The phrase "auld lang syne" roughly translates to "old long since" or "days gone by", emphasizing the importance of reminiscing and cherishing the memories of the past.
The song speaks of raising a cup of kindness with old friends and includes a nod to the Scottish tradition of toasting with a "pint-stoup". The verses also highlight the shared experiences between two friends who have explored the Scottish countryside, enjoying the beauty of the landscape and picking flowers. The final verse encourages the two friends to clasp hands, remaining faithful to each other and celebrating their friendship with a "gude willie waught".
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind
Should we forget about our old friends and never think about them again?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne
Should we forget about our old friends and the memories we shared with them?
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 yet, for the sake of old times
And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup! and surely I'll be mine
You will have your own glass, and 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 yet, 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 hills and picked the daisies
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit, sin' auld lang syne
But we have wandered many a weary mile since old times
And there's a hand my trusty fiere, and gie's a hand o' thine
And here's my hand, my trusty friend, give me your hand
And we'll tak' a right gude willie waught, for auld lang syne
And we will take a good will drink, 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 yet, for the sake of old times
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please lyric from the minute 1:02 thanks so much