Auld Lang Syne
James Brown & Friends 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 of kindness yet, for Auld Lang Syne

And surely you'll buy your pint cup
And surely I'll buy mine
And we'll raise a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll raise our pint of kindness yet, for Auld Lang Syne

We've run about the slopes, and found a squarewave and cursed the line
May all your functions lead you home and be as simple as the sine

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll drink a cup of bourbon yet, for Auld Lang Syne

And there's a hand my trusty friend! And give me a hand o' thine
And we'll take a good right will draught, for auld lang syne

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll drink to remember our strength and love, for Auld Lang Syne

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" by James Brown & Friends are a variation of the famous traditional Scottish folk song. The song reflects on the passing of time and the importance of remembering old friendships and memories. It asks whether it is right to forget old acquaintances and the days gone by, suggesting that they should not be forgotten and should still be cherished.

The chorus repeats the phrase "For Auld Lang Syne," emphasizing the significance of remembering the past. It speaks of taking a cup of kindness, symbolizing the sharing of goodwill and friendship. It highlights the idea of coming together to celebrate and remember the bond between friends.

The verses mention buying pints and raising cups of kindness, suggesting the act of toasting and celebrating together. The mention of running about slopes, finding square waves, and cursing lines may allude to the ups and downs of life, expressing the wish for simplicity and ease. The reference to a hand of trusty friendship symbolizes the offer of support and unity.

Overall, the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" encourage us to value and remember our connections with others, reflecting on the past with gratitude and hope for the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends

And never brought to mind
And never remember them

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget about old friends

And days of auld lang syne
And the times we've spent together

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times

We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll still share acts of kindness, for the sake of old times

And surely you'll buy your pint cup
And surely you'll get your own drink

And surely I'll buy mine
And surely I'll get my own drink

And we'll raise a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And we'll still share acts of kindness, for the sake of old times

We've run about the slopes, and found a squarewave and cursed the line
We've experienced ups and downs, encountered difficulties, and faced challenges

May all your functions lead you home and be as simple as the sine
May all your endeavors bring you back to your loved ones and be as smooth as a simple wave

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times

We'll drink a cup of bourbon yet, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll still enjoy a drink together, for the sake of old times

And there's a hand my trusty friend! And give me a hand o' thine
And here's my trustworthy friend's hand! And shake hands with me

And we'll take a good right will draught, for auld lang syne
And we'll take a hearty drink, for the sake of old times

For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne
For the sake of old times, my dear, for the sake of old times

We'll drink to remember our strength and love, for Auld Lang Syne
We'll drink to commemorate our resilience and love, for the sake of old times

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Written by: Antonio Delgado

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