Auld Lang Syne

'Auld Lang Syne' or 'Old Long Since' is a famous Scottish poem written by Robert Burns. This poem, written in 1788 is quite popular at New Year parties, especially after having been converted into a folk song. The poem and the song are both famous in many English speaking countries and are used to celebrate the advent of New Year at the stroke of midnight. Apart from being used to celebrate the start of the New Year, Auld Lang Syne is also sung at funerals, graduation ceremonies as well as at farewell events. However, there is much more to the poem than just the beautiful verses and it is more than just a New Year's song. In fact, Auld Lang Syne is the expression of the indefinite relationship that human beings share with time. The poem or the song brings forth the confusion between the memories and desires we experience. The poem brings to light the human life cycle, how old friendships are carried away to make room for new acquaintances, how old experiences are forgotten to give way to new experiences and how everything related to life changes with time. Go through the poem 'Auld Lang Syne' below to understand better the meaning the poet wishes to convey.

Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

Chorus
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

And there's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
There you go the lyrics of the poem Auld Lang Syne.