Auld Lang Syne
Roten Rosen Lyrics

The lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" by the Roten Rosen are not just about drinking and having fun. It is a well-known Scottish folk song that means "old long since" or "long ago." The song is typically sung at the end of the year, particularly at Hogmanay, which denotes the Scottish New Year's Eve. It's a moment to remember the past and the people we've met along the way, and the lyrics encourage us to raise a toast "for the sake of auld lang syne" or "for the good times we had".

The first verse of the song raises a question, "Should all acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?" This implies that it's easy to forget old memories and the people we've lost touch with over time. And then the chorus begins, "For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet for the sake of auld lang syne." It emphasizes the importance of remembering old memories and taking a moment to appreciate the good times we had or the people who were there for us, during our hard times.

The second verse is a call to have a drink or two or more; it's an invitation to celebrate life and to make new memories, even when we're not sure what waits for us in the future. The last verse, "When it gets to closing time and if you still want more, I know a pub in Inverness that never shuts its door" is an invitation to keep the celebration going, to keep the memories alive, and to keep the good times rolling, which may come as a suggestion that there is always a reason to hold on to the past and to the good memories.