2006-12-29 04:33:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
There was a man
And his name was Lang
and he had a neon sign
And everyone knew Old Lang well
So they called it
Old Lang's Sign.
The song's name is in Scots, and may be translated literally as 'old long since', or more idiomatically 'long ago', or 'days gone
Also: Once Upon A time.
We remember days long gone.
2006-12-29 04:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Nowadays many cultures follow the New Year's stroke of midnight with the song "Auld Lang Syne." Early versions of the song came from medieval Scotland... the Gaelic lyrics reflected hope, companionship, and the uncertainty of life in those times. The phrase "auld lang syne" translates literally to "old long ago," and is meant as a nostalgic reference to so-called good old days. The first published version of the lyrics were written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in the 1700s. It wasn't until the 20th century that the song gained popularity as an anthem to the new year."
2006-12-29 12:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by Hotsauce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Auld lang syne means..."times gone by".
2006-12-29 21:26:05 · answer #3 · answered by MissySue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean "old long since" or "once upon a time."
2006-12-29 12:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kate M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but i hate it, it makes me suicidal at midnight!
2006-12-29 13:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tallulah♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not entirely sure, but ithink it means for old time sake.
2006-12-29 16:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old long ago
2006-12-29 12:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by bb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋