Recently, Mairi has began to embark on solo work. She enjoys writing about contemporary issues and there is a strong element of storytelling in her music.
Her self titled debut album out now.
Auld Lang Syne
Mairi Campbell 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 beloved folk tune and an anthem of nostalgia, friendship, and togetherness. The lyrics are a reflection on the passing of time and the importance of remembering old friends and shared experiences. The first stanza poses a poignant question about forgetting old acquaintances and the days gone by. The repeated chorus emphasizes the significance of the past and the memories that connect us, despite time and distance.
The second and third stanzas describe the singer's personal experiences with a dear friend, recalling shared adventures, walks in the hills, and playful moments by the stream. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and regret, as the two friends have been separated by "seas between us braid," suggesting either physical distance or emotional barriers.
The final stanza offers a resolution and a call to action. The singer invites the friend to join hands and raise a toast to "the days of auld lang syne," which translates to "the long, long ago." This gesture signifies forgiveness, reconciliation, and gratitude for the good times that they've shared. In this way, the song celebrates the power of human connection and the ability to overcome differences, time, and space through shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old acquaintances?
And never brought to mind?
And never remember them?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories we share from long ago?
And days of auld lang syne, my dear,
And the memories we share from long ago, my dear,
And days of auld lang syne.
And the memories we share from long ago.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to forget old acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne?
And the memories we share from long ago?
We twa hae run aboot the braes
We have both run around the hills
And pu'd the gowans fine.
And picked the beautiful daisies.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
We’ve walked many a tired step
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since long ago.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Since long ago, my dear,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since long ago.
We twa hae sported i' the burn,
The two of us played in the stream
From morning sun till dine,
From sunrise until dinnertime,
But seas between us braid hae roared
But vast oceans have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since long ago.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Since long ago, my dear,
But seas between us braid hae roared
But vast oceans have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne.
Since long ago.
And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,
And there’s a hand, my loyal friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
And give me your hand;
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
Let's have a drink of goodwill yet,
For auld lang syne.
For the sake of old times.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For the sake of old times, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
For the sake of old times.
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
Let's have a drink of goodwill 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Deb Mauritson
Aye, lassie,
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"Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as >>> Rabbie Burns, <<< the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is ..."
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...and this is a 4-stanza version
performed LIVE at the
Scots Trad Music Awards by
The Cast (Mairi Campbell, David Francis) sing
Auld Lang Syne at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, 2008.
One can't get more genuinely Scottish as this.
...with lyrics except the 3rd stanza.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5KWTlXkGlM
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My pleasure.
Have a great 2020. I'll tak' ae cup o'kindness with a single malt whisky to that.
@chrisallen1934
I find it amazing that with the inclusion of this gorgeous rendition in an otherwise light movie, Auld Lang Syne went from being a meaningless holiday anthem to being a poignant, tear-inducing favorite song about love, friendship, loss and everlasting memory. Most of us had never heard as powerful a version of this song before SATC. If SJP and Co gave us nothing else, they gave us this. Thank you.
@Arkybark
This is the classic Scottish version of Auld Lang Syne as Robert Burns collected and embellished it. Mairi Campbell does a wonderful job with it but there are quite a number of others by Scottish singers who sing it like this. You won't hear them on commercial TV. I have a playlist on my channel.
@xtinkerbellax3
Never seen It's a Wonderful Life huh?
@verysinful27
SATC got me here too. I love this so much. I will be playing this at 12 tonight. Happy new year all.
@lesileytung285
This song is so comforting though I couldn’t stop crying when I listen to it, so beautiful, so calming
@ellejohnson8005
Going to bed early but decided to listen to this beautiful song beforehand because the world needs a beautiful lullaby now more than ever. Happy New Year! May we fear less and love more. #2022
@randallerickson175
Here we are one year later and your words ring truer then ever. Happy New Year!
@KorinaMarinaki
Here I am one year later and couldn’t agree more with you…… ❤️❤️❤️ Happy New Year!!!!
@Lorraine3033
Makes me cry, no matter how many times I hear it. Yes, SATC brought me here too.
@kathygaither5746
Me too.