Auld Lang Syne
The Coasters Lyrics


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Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run about the braes,
An pou'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary fitt,
Sin' auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne





We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Coasters' song "Auld Lang Syne" captures the sentimentality and reflection that often accompanies the celebration of the new year. The song poses the question of whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and never brought to mind. It suggests that perhaps they should not be forgotten and that the memories of old times should be treasured and celebrated. The phrase "auld lang syne," which is repeated throughout the song, is a Scottish phrase that translates to "old long since" or "days gone by." It conveys a sense of nostalgia and the acknowledgement that time has passed since those old times.


The lyrics further express the desire to raise a cup of kindness together in honor of those old times and old acquaintances. It emphasizes the bond between two individuals, highlighted by the lines "surely ye'll be your pint stowp! / And surely I'll be mine!" This suggests that each person will have their own cup to drink from, symbolizing their individual experiences, but ultimately they will come together in unity and share a cup of kindness.


The song also mentions the shared experiences of running about the braes (hills) and pulling the gowans (daisies) together. However, it acknowledges the challenges and difficulties they have faced since those old times, stating that they have wandered many a weary foot since those days gone by.


Overall, the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" evoke a sense of nostalgia, reflection, and a desire to cherish the memories of old times and old acquaintances. It speaks to the universal human experience of looking back on the past, and the importance of finding connection and kindness in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it acceptable to forget about old friends and acquaintances?


And never brought to mind?
Should we never think of them again?


Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Is it right to completely forget about old friends?


And auld lang syne!
And the times gone by!


For auld lang syne, my dear,
For the sake of old times, my beloved,


For auld lang syne,
For the sake of old times,


We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We will still share a kind drink


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely you will have your own cup!


And surely I'll be mine!
And surely I will have mine!


And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
And we will still share a kind drink


For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times


We twa hae run about the braes
We two have played around the hillsides


An pou'd the gowans fine
And picked the beautiful daisies


But we've wander'd mony a weary fitt
But we have wandered many a tiring step


Sin' auld lang syne
Since the times gone by


We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
We two have splashed in the stream


Frae morning sun till dine
From morning till sunset




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Written by: Traditional (pd), Robert Burns, Tim Rhys Evans

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