Lead singer Paul McKenzie leads a high-energy act which does extensive concert tours, including an eight-month, twenty-three-country tour in a van. On these tours they have shared the stage with Shane MacGowan, Rancid, NOFX, Flogging Molly, The Misfits, and even Metallica.
In addition to their original music, the McKenzies also resurrect old Scottish and Irish favorites, giving them a modern arrangement. Their songs have been used in beer commercials and featured in video games
* Paul McKenzie — vocals
* Dirty Kurt Robertson — guitar, vocals
* Matthew MacNasty — bagpipes real name: Matthew James Hawley
* "Little" Joe Raposo (RKL) — bass guitar
* Sean Sellers (Good Riddance) — war drums
* Mark "Bone" Boland — guitar, vocals
* Dave Gregg (D.O.A) - Guitar
* Gwomper ( Avail, Smoke or Fire.) -Bass, Vocals.
* Gord Taylor ( The Stirling Pipe Band ) --Bagpipes.
* Karl Alvarez ( All, The Descendants.) --Bass.
Auld Lang Syne
The Real McKenzies Lyrics
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And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, me dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne
We twa hae paidl't in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne
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
The Real McKenzies's song "Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. The phrase "auld lang syne" translates to "old times" or "days gone by." The song is usually performed at New Year's Eve celebrations around the world and is a tribute to shared experiences and memories. The opening lyrics ask the question of whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and left behind, or if they should be remembered and celebrated. The following verses reminisce about the past, including running around the hills and picking flowers, as well as wading in rivers. The final verse acknowledges that even though the two friends may be separated by a great distance, they can still share a symbolic drink and remember their time together.
This song is a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship and the special bond it creates. It is a poignant reminder of the memories and experiences we have shared with people and encourages us to never forget them. The song is an expression of the deep-rooted Scottish culture and the importance of preserving traditions and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?
And never brought to mind?
Should we never think about them?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?
And days of auld lang syne?
And the good old times we had together?
For auld lang syne, me 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
We'll have a drink of kindness to each other
For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times
We twa hae run about the braes
We have run about the hills together
And pu'd the gowans fine
And picked the fine daisies
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
But we have walked many a weary mile
Sin' auld lang syne
Since the old times
We twa hae paidl't in the burn
We have paddled in the stream together
Frae morning sun till dine
From morning till sunset
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
But wide seas have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne
Since the old times
And surely ye'll be your pint stoup
And surely you will have your own drink
And surely I'll be mine
And surely I will have mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
And we will have a drink of kindness to each other
For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
merlins twin
Happy New Year! Wouldn't be the same without the Real McKenzies.
Cyn Roebuck
thank you for your kind rendition; moving on w my nieces, nephew, and cousins, thank you McKenzies
Hauke Horstmann
Amazing song :)
JustDancingQueen
Happy New Year from NY!! May it be merry and prosperous!
How To guides and gameplay
Lol I like how at least parts of this are in the original scots
ClassicPanda
Found my favorite song
Awesomesaurus
nederland oh nederland jij bent de kampioen wij houden van oranje om zijn daden en zijn doen!
Sunnyvale Drunk668
this album is so good my friend stole it from me...but I saw he had it, the prick, so I took it back...lol He said he "borrowed" it fucking liar...hahaha
Manwich
2018 can't be that bad right?
Sam Venters
Oh boy was I wrong