We've all either sung it, or are going to singing it later tonight, but what exactly is referred to in the song as 'Auld Lang Syne'? Is it place? A state of mind? What does it mean?
Happy New Year...
2007-12-31 04:38:04 · 25 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
"Auld Lang Syne" is a song by Robert Burns (1759–1796), although similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686-1757) and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs, use the same phrase, and predated Burns. [1]
In any case, it is one of the better-known songs in English-speaking countries, and it is often sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. Like many other frequently sung songs, the melody is better remembered than the words, which are often sung incorrectly, and seldom in full.
The song's (Scots) title may be translated into English literally as 'old long since', or more idiomatically 'long long ago',[2] or 'days gone by'. In his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language, Matthew Fitt uses the phrase “In the days of auld lang syne” as the equivalent of “Once upon a time”. In Scots Syne is pronounced like the English word sign — IPA: [sain] — not [zain] as many people pronounce it.
2007-12-31 04:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Maitiu O 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
"Auld lang syne" is a Scottish dialect which means 'Old Long Ago' The song talks about friendship in the past. ...and experiences of love.
2016-04-02 04:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally, Scottish for 'long ago'.
2007-12-31 06:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
being Scottish like me, I'm sure you know fine well what it means Elvis.
2007-12-31 05:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by bruce m 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
who knows
2007-12-31 05:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by dmj_369 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I guess it REALLY means for "days gone by" - the past. What was.
Words can never be translated literally--they lose their meaning.
2007-12-31 04:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
for old times sake my friend, for old times sake....we'll share a cup of friendship yet for old times sake
2007-12-31 04:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Scottish song from the 1700s. Robert Burns?
"auld lang syne" is "times gone by". I think!!
2007-12-31 04:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
It means 'times gone by. On no account should the words 'for the sake of' be sung
2007-12-31 04:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by BigD 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Absolutely no idea. I look forward to learning from the answers though!
2007-12-31 04:47:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Written by Robert Burns and translated means "old long since" or " days gone by" or "long long ago" Take your pick
2007-12-31 04:46:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋