Auld Lang Syne
Dave Francis Lyrics
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And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?
And days of auld lang syne, my dear,
And days of auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?
We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin' auld lang syne,
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin' auld ang syne.
We twa hae sported i' the burn,
From morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin' auld lang syne.
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.
And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
The song "Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish poem that translates to "old long since" in English, with the phrase referring to times gone by. As the song begins, the question is asked, "Should auld acquaintance be forgot/And never brought to mind?", prompting the listener to reflect on the value of remembering old friendships and memories. The chorus repeats the phrase "auld lang syne," referencing the idea of reminiscing about times gone by. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer recalling memories of running through the hills and picking flowers with a dear friend.
The third verse introduces the idea of distance separating friends, with the line "But seas between us braid hae roared/Sin' auld lang syne." Despite the physical distance, the singer acknowledges the enduring friendship, as expressed in the final verse: "And there's a hand, my trusty friend/And gie's a hand o' thine." The song ends with a toast to "tak' a cup o' kindness yet/For auld lang syne," reflecting a desire to raise a glass in honor of friendships past and present.
Overall, the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" encourage listeners to reflect on the importance of old friendships and memories, and to value the enduring connections that can persist despite the passage of time and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old friends,
And never brought to mind?
And never bring them to memory again,
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old friends,
And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories of good times gone by?
And days of auld lang syne, my dear,
And the memories of good times gone by, my love,
And days of auld lang syne.
And the memories of good times gone by.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old friends,
And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories of good times gone by?
We twa hae run aboot the braes
We have run around the hills together
And pu'd the gowans fine.
And picked the daisies finely.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
We've wandered many a tired foot,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since the good old days.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Since the good old days, my love,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since the good old days.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
We've wandered many a tired foot,
Sin' auld ang syne.
Since the good old days.
We twa hae sported i' the burn,
We have played in the stream,
From morning sun till dine,
From morning until sunset,
But seas between us braid hae roared
But wide seas have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since the good old days.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Since the good old days, my love,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since the good old days.
But seas between us braid hae roared
But wide seas have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since the good old days.
And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,
And there is a hand, my loyal friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
And give me a hand of yours;
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
We will have a drink of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For the sake of old times.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For the sake of old times, my love,
For auld lang syne.
For the sake of old times.
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
We will have a drink of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For the sake of old times.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY CARROLL
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@lenorewolke8812
This version always brings me to tears. The best version yet! Her voice is just beautiful!
@lindamarie7311
The most beautiful version, never gets old.
@vishdhoom
Love the song... Music has no boundaries... This song was so heartfelt that it touched the heart of a Bengali poet (Tagore) and he recreated the same song in his mother tongue...
@ldla2002
I remember being in tears when carrie said to miranda "you are not alone..." with this song in the background..I personally think it was one of the best scenes in the movie.! Loved it..
@kichisurichi2196
this is on my Xmas playlist every year. It reminds me another year is going by and what's ahead is still an unknown. A poignant moment for me.
@amandaleguilherme
Uma doce voz e uma melodia muito suave para ouvir em noites de paz!
@hydesbride
I totally cried at this part of the movie too! This version of the song is so beautiful and it is a very emotional moment in the film. God I love Sex and the City!!!
@msymsed
If I am not mistaken, the version we know is the one his publisher chose for it. This tune is the one Burns wanted. Burns was right. This is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs ever written...and made so doubly because of the music. I first heard it when this duo sang it for Sean Connery on the Kennedy Center Honors. There is a guy who also sings it here on YouTube who did a marvelous job of it too...of course, he was singing out of his house but that made it all the more effective.
@luisargumedo5946
Faltan solo dias para el año 2016. Es increible como el tiempo se va y solo queda rescatar cosas positivas y buenos momentos de ellos. Hermosa cancion para escuchar hoy, mañana, cada vez que querramos y hasta el mismo 31 de diciembre. Feliz Navidad y Año nuevo para todos. Siempre busquemos el amor y la felicidad ♡ Buenas noches.
@bibib99
it is a really beautiful rendition of auld lang syne. i almost cried too during the movie when they played this song.