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The Scottish poet Robert Burns admitted in his publication of Auld Lang Syne that various versions had existed before his, but they all shared a more reflective quality than the popular version so often heard on radio and television today.The most famous version of Robert Burn’s Auld Lang Syne was composed by Canada’s Guy Lombardo who made it an American world wide standard.
The song begins with a question, “Should old acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind?” The song in its own poetic, sensitive, and independent manner goes on to say no, they should not. Rather remember them all, both good and bad,and “We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.” One should be aware that “auld lang syne” is one of the few Scottish words that did not get translated into more idiomatic English, and means “days gone by” or “long, long ago”.
It is a song that recognizes the all powerful nature of Time, and that it passes through us, under us, and around us, and we should at least momentarily reflect on our transitory existence on earth. With economic concerns affecting the globe, war still a reality for many, personal loss and communal struggles part of our daily endeavors, taking in the sobering nature of a new year and all its possibilities offers a spiritual renewal. The video here is a bit long at seven minutes, but is probably the most authentic version you can find. It is introduced by the famous Scottish fiddler Johnny Cunningham.
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old times since ?
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.
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