Questions About Auld Lang Syne Meaning

John asks…

what is the meaning behind the song "Auld Lang Syne"? and what exactly does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

admin answers:

"Auld Lang Syne" means "for old time's sake". The gist of the song is that if people we once knew as friends move on with their lives and we lose track of them, then we'll drink a toast to our memory of them.

Linda asks…

Wow did anyone click on the YAHOO page to see the meaning of auld lang syne?

it brings you straight into Yahoo answers WOW that question got national recognition how wierd is that that person asking must feel lucky what do you think

admin answers:

YES-I seen that on my home page today-I didn't know it sent you to yahoo answers though-neat...

James asks…

What does Auld Lang Syne mean?

I love to sing this song every New Years but I have no idea what it means. Can someone please tell me what Auld Lang Syne means??

admin answers:

The song's title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago" or "days gone by".



Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old times since ?

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

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

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

CHORUS

And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

Carol asks…

What does the song "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

Beautiful song, but what does it mean? I am assuming it's German, but I don't know. Anyone?

admin answers:

First of all I love your name...The Outsiders are my all-time favorite book. Hands down. Are you talking about the Dan Fogelburg Song? I'll be right back...

Okay so I looked it up and it literally means "old long since"...I'm not sure if we are talking about the same song though...

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