Auld Lang Syne
Wytch Hazel Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wytch Hazel's song "Auld Lang Syne" reference the famous Scottish folk song of the same name, which is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. The phrase "auld lang syne" translates to "old long since" or "days gone by" in modern English. In this song, the artist reflects on the importance of remembering and cherishing past friendships and experiences, even as time and distance may separate individuals.

The opening lines pose the question of whether old acquaintances should be forgotten or simply dismissed from memory. The repetition emphasizes the contemplation of this idea. The following lines suggest that the answer is a resounding no, as the artist declares their intention to remember and honor old friendships and experiences. They speak of sharing a cup of kindness, symbolizing the act of extending friendship and goodwill towards others, all in the spirit of auld lang syne.

The second verse uses the metaphor of paddling in a stream from sunrise to dinner time to illustrate the bond between the artist and a dear friend. However, the mention of seas roaring between them shows that time and distance have come between them since the days of auld lang syne. Despite this separation, the sentiment remains the same: to hold on to and remember the fond memories and connections of the past.

Overall, this song captures the essence of auld lang syne, encouraging listeners to reflect on the importance of maintaining and cherishing old friendships and experiences, even as life moves forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about our old friends and acquaintances?

and never brought to mind?
And not remember them at all?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
Should we forget about our old friends and acquaintances?

and auld lang syne?
And the times gone by?

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 of kindness yet,
we will share a drink of kindness still,

for auld lang syne.
for the sake of old times.

We two have paddled in the stream,
We have journeyed together down the river,

from morning sun till dine
from sunrise to sunset

But seas between us broad have roared
But wide seas have raged and separated us