Auld Lang Syne John Masey Wright and John Rogers' illustration of the poem, c. 1841 " Auld Lang Syne " (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːl (d) lɑŋ ˈsəi̯n]) [a][1] is a Scottish song. In the English-speaking world it is …

1 day ago · We all know Auld Lang Syne from bleary-eyed New Year’s Eve renditions, but have you ever wondered exactly what the words mean?

4 days ago · For auld lang syne, my jo,For auld lang syne,We'll tak a cup o' kindness yetFor auld lang syne. “Really look at the lyrics and just start the new year off with kindness, as the song says,” he ...

Dec 15, 2025 · Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish song that features words attributed to Robert Burns and is associated with New Year’s Eve.

10 hours ago · What do the lyrics mean? The phrase “Auld Lang Syne” comes from Scots, a traditional language closely related to English that is spoken in Scotland, and it roughly translates to “long ago ...

Dec 18, 2025 · What does “auld lang syne” mean? “Auld lang syne” is the title and key phrase of a 1788 Scottish poem by Robert “Rabbie” Burns, typically sung on New Year’s Eve around the world.

Aug 27, 2025 · We sing the song at the end of the year, but what does 'Auld Lang Syne' mean? Find out what it means and why we sing it on New Year's Eve.

Dec 22, 2021 · What Does “Auld Lang Syne” Actually Mean? December 22, 2021 How Old Is The Song? Why A New Year's Eve Song? Lyrics New Year’s Eve is full of traditions that are easy to …

Dec 9, 2025 · Auld Lang Syne’s Lyrics Here is a printable English translation of the song (you can copy and paste these lyrics into any text-editing program and print them out for your New Year’s Eve guests).

Dec 17, 2024 · It's midnight on New Year’s—cue the sentimental “Auld Lang Syne” singalong. Here's what to know about the lyrics, meaning, and origin of the Scottish song.