Auld Lang Syne
The Starlite Singers 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, my dear, For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine
We've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne
We two hae paidled i' the burn
Frae mornin' sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of 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
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
The song Auld Lang Syne, traditionally sung at New Year's Eve celebrations, poignantly explores the theme of loss and friendship. The first verse poses a rhetorical question - whether old acquaintances should be forgotten and left behind. The answer comes in the form of a refrain repeated throughout the song. It's a call to remember and toast the good times with "a cup of kindness" for those who've shared those moments with us. The phrase "auld lang syne" can be translated from Scottish into "the old times" or "long, long ago," further invoking a sense of nostalgia for days gone by.
The subsequent verses take us through shared experiences, such as running and picking flowers together, or exploring the countryside. However, distance has eventually separated the friends. They speak of "seas between us" and the fact that they now must give each other's hand from afar. This suggests that the song is not just about remembrance, but also the recognition that life sometimes pulls people apart.
The last two lines reiterate the message of the song, with a gentle reminder that no matter what, these experiences and memories will always be shared, and that our friendships remain a valuable and treasured part of our lives. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship, and encourages us to hold on tight to the bonds that we create with others throughout our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?
And never brought to mind?
And not even remember them?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget old friends?
And days of auld lang syne?
And the good times we had together?
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 take a cup o' kindness yet
We'll share a drink of kindness
For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times
We twa hae run aboot the braes
We two have run around the hills
And pou'd the gowans fine
And picked the lovely daisies
We've wander'd mony a weary foot
We've walked many a tired step
Sin' auld lang syne
Since old times
We two hae paidled i' the burn
We two have splashed in the stream
Frae mornin' sun till dine
From morning until dinner time
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
But broad seas have roared between us
Sin' auld lang syne
Since old times
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And here's my hand, my faithful friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
And give me your hand
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
We'll share a drink of kindness
For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we forget old friends?
And never brought to mind?
And not even remember them?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?
And days of auld lang syne?
And the good times we had together?
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 take a cup o' kindness yet
We'll share a drink of kindness
For auld lang syne
For the sake of old times
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Written by: DEREK MOODY, HEATHER LUCY MCCLELLAND, ROBERT BURNS, RUBY CINNABAR WOOD, STACEY DOWDESWELL
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