Auld Lang Syne
Celtic Woman Lyrics


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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
For auld lang syne?

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

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

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

We two have run about the braes,
And pu'd the gowans fine;
But we've wandered many a weary fit
Since auld lang syne.

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

We two have paddled in the burn,
From morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid have roared
Since auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,




We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Overall Meaning

The song "Auld Lang Syne," which dates back to the 18th century, is perhaps most widely associated with New Year's Eve and the closing of one year and the start of another. Its lyrics ponder the idea of whether or not old acquaintances should be forgotten, as well as highlighting the importance of friendship and sharing a cup of kindness. The phrase "auld lang syne" itself literally translates to "old long since," meaning "days gone by" or "old times." Overall, the song is a reflective piece that encourages the listener to cherish and remember the bonds of past friendships and experiences, even as they move forward.


The first verse of the song asks whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and never remembered. This line may be interpreted in a few ways: one could see it as a statement urging the listener not to forget about old friends, or as a suggestion that some friendships are meant to fade away. The following lines, however, make it clear that the singer wishes to toast to "auld lang syne" and share a "cup of kindness" - suggesting that while some relationships may change or end, it's important to remember and appreciate them for what they were.


The second and third verses are a nostalgic reflection on the singer's past experiences with the listener. They recall running around outside and picking wildflowers together ("pu'd the gowans fine"), as well as swimming in a stream ("paddled in the burn"). While the present may find them separated by great distances ("seas between us braid have roared"), the singer suggests that they can still share a drink and remember the good times, for the sake of "auld lang syne."


Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about old friends that we used to have?


And never brought to mind?
And never think about them again?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about old friends that we used to have?


For auld lang syne?
Because of old times?


For auld lang syne, my dear,
Because of old times, my friend,


For auld lang syne,
Because of old times,


We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
Let's still be kind to each other,


For auld lang syne.
Because of old times.


And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
You'll have your own drink,


And surely I'll be mine!
And I'll have mine!


And we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
And let's still be kind to each other,


For auld lang syne.
Because of old times.


We two have run about the braes,
We ran around the hills together,


And pu'd the gowans fine;
And picked the daisies,


But we've wandered many a weary fit,
But we've gone through many tiring journeys,


Since auld lang syne.
Since the old times.


For auld lang syne, my dear,
Because of old times, my friend,


For auld lang syne,
Because of old times,


We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
Let's still be kind to each other,


For auld lang syne.
Because of old times.


We two have paddled in the burn,
We swam in the stream together,


From morning sun till dine;
From morning till sunset,


But seas between us braid have roared
But large oceans kept us apart


Since auld lang syne.
Since the old times.


For auld lang syne, my dear,
Because of old times, my friend,


For auld lang syne,
Because of old times,


We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
Let's still be kind to each other,


For auld lang syne.
Because of old times.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY CARROLL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@earnestangel

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
for auld lang syne?

[CHORUS:]
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have run about the braes,
and pu'd the gowans fine;
And we’ve wandered many a weary step,
since auld lang syne.

[CHORUS:]
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the burn,
from morning sun till dine;
But the seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

[CHORUS:]
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
...we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.



All comments from YouTube:

@tanyaasargent1392

This is my favorite song for New Years sung with this angel's voice.
May we be granted Peace and understanding of our world and its peoples in 2024🎉A world without fear.
I wish you all love and joy!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! 2024!🎉

@dequidaqwadoa1553

The most beautiful rendition of Auld Lang Syne I have ever heard.
God bless us one and all 🙏

@svingarm9283

omg no , Dougie MacLean makes the best version

@joshkeuter2289

I'm here I'm in 2023 and very thankful for you all❤

@rhondaweiss1951

She looks and sings like an angel..my favorite version of this song..

@Hindustan67us

Lisa Lambe I am a fan for ever!!! Your Auld Lyne Syne is the best!! Now I listen to all Celtic Woman songs! Happy New Year 2023!!

@GM-qu8oe

Such a beautiful voice and song—brought tears to my eyes. I can only hope 2022 will be a better year!

@apunktgpunktausopunkt6832

Mir auch soeben.... Und ich hoffe es gibt 2022 ein "kleines Wunder" 🍀

@AA-ho5mg

Yes, they have a lovely voice. I found this other version that I enjoy as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vb7Q7qx_T8

@cameron8344

This aged like milk...

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