Colbie Marie Caillat (born May 28, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter a… Read Full Bio ↴Colbie Marie Caillat (born May 28, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist. She rose to fame through the social networking website Myspace, where she was the number one unsigned artist of her genre.

In 2007, Caillat signed with Universal Republic Records and released her debut album, Coco. The album included the hit singles "Bubbly" and "Realize," and has sold over 2 million copies in the United States and is certified 2x platinum. In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky," which won a Grammy Award.

In August 2009, Caillat released her second album, Breakthrough, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It has since been certified gold by the RIAA and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards. Caillat was also part of the group that won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammy Awards for her featured vocals and writing on Taylor Swift's Fearless album. In July 2011, she released her third studio album, All of You. In October 2012, she released her first Christmas album, Christmas in the Sand. From 2018 to 2020, she was a member of the country music group Gone West.

Caillat has sold over six million albums worldwide and over 10 million singles. She has been honored with two Grammy Awards and five nominations, and has accumulated more than 15 billion streams. She is an avowed spokesperson and supporter for ASPCA, the Surfrider Foundation, Save The Music, Farm Sanctuary, and The Humane Society of the United States.

Caillat is currently recording a new album in Nashville, TN and is set to release the first single in the first quarter of 2023.

Auld Lang Syne
Colbie Caillat Lyrics

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And 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

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And 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

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Colbie Caillat's version of "Auld Lang Syne" reference a Scottish poem that has become a traditional New Year's Eve song. The phrase "auld lang syne" translates to "old long since" or "days gone by" and the song is about reminiscing and remembering the past. The first verse questions whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and raises the idea that they might fade from memory. But the chorus repeats the sentiment that we should not forget those old friends and the memories we shared with "a cup of kindness," which might mean a glass of alcohol, but also suggests an extension of grace and compassion.

The second verse is a slightly modified repetition of the first verse, and the chorus repeats as well. The repetition emphasizes the importance of remembering the past, and the desire to hold onto memories and relationships. The final verse is another repetition of the first two, further emphasizing the need to remember the past and the people who were important in it.

Overall, "Auld Lang Syne" is a sentimental song that encourages us to remember our past experiences and the people who made them meaningful. The repetition of the chorus suggests a celebration of our shared memories and a hope for continued connection with those we care about.

Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it necessary to forget old friends and acquaintances?

And never brought to mind?
Should we never think of them again?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it necessary to forget old friends and acquaintances?

And auld lang syne
Should we forget about the good times we had with them?

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

For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times

We'll take a cup of kindness yet
We'll raise a glass of kindness

For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it necessary to forget old friends and acquaintances?

And never brought to mind?
Should we never think of them again?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it necessary to forget old friends and acquaintances?