2 - DJ… Read Full Bio ↴1 - Scottish poet and a lyricist.(25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796)
2 - DJ and producer from the Netherlands; birth name Robert Tammens
3 - Guitarist
1 - Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a 'light' Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these pieces, his political or civil commentary is often at its most blunt.
He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism. A cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world, celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature.
As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His 'Auld Lang Syne' is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and 'Scots Wha Hae' served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well-known across the world today include 'A Red, Red Rose', 'A Man's A Man for A' That', 'To a Louse', 'To a Mouse', 'The Battle of Sherramuir', 'Tam o' Shanter' and 'Ae Fond Kiss'.
2 - Robert Burns, birth name Robert Tammens, is a DJ and producer from the Netherlands.
3 - Guitarist http://www.last.fm/music/Robert+Burns/Saudade
www.robertburnsguitarist.com
Auld Lang Syne
Robert Burns Lyrics
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And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days o' lang syne?
And for auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
And surely ye'll be your pint stoup!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
And for auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
The song "Auld Lang Syne," written by Robert Burns in the 18th century, is a poem about friendship and the joys of the past. The lyrics ask the question, "should old acquaintances be forgotten?" and suggest that we should not forget the friendships and experiences we have had in the past. The phrase "auld lang syne" means "old times" or "days gone by," and the song encourages us to remember those times and honor them with a toast of kindness.
The second verse of the song establishes a sense of camaraderie between the singer and the listener. The lines "And for auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne" are an invitation to raise a glass together in memory of past times. The third and fourth verses suggest that the two people singing are sharing a pint together and reminiscing about old times. The repetition of "we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet" emphasizes the importance of friendship and kindness, both in the present and in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about old friends?
And never brought to mind?
Should we never think about them again?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about old friends?
And days o'lang syne?
And the times gone by?
And for auld lang syne, my jo,
And for the sake of old times, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
for old times' sake,
We'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
Let's have a drink and remember the good times,
For auld lang syne.
For old times' sake.
And surely ye'll be your pint stoup!
And surely you'll have your own drink in your hand!
And surely I'll be mine!
And I'll have mine!
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
And let's have a drink and remember the good times,
For auld lang syne, my jo,
For old times' sake, my dear,
for auld lang syne.
for old times' sake.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@09vlasios
It should be clarified that the man singing is Ronnie Browne of the Corries. For anyone who doesn't know the Corries, Roy Williamson the other half of the duo wrote flower of Scotland. Wonderful version by the way.
@francette19380
The best voice, the best feeling for one of the best songs ever composed. Robert Burns was and stay the genius of human poetry, all over the word
@kirstenellin
This is performed by Ronnie Browne (Of The Corries). Very beautiful!
@StevieBB99
Just the most beautiful version of this song. Burns would be proud of this.
@joshburns6626
he is my great great great uncle
@negba
+Josh Burns My relatives landlord was in charge of the bodyguard at his funeral.
@jasonburns6151
frank c Stanley version is better but this is good to
@jasonburns6151
I wish I saw robert burns sing
@wrendevault1483
the best versions are the ones with bagpipes + the oldest version
@jacquelinebain57
What a voice. Great version.