And for long, long ago, my dear For long, long ago. And surely youll buy your pint-jug! We two have paddled in the stream, From morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared Since long, long ago. And give us a hand of yours! Feedback We've Added New Words! Word of the Day. Meanings Meanings. Next "Crow" vs. How Old Is The Song? When it's time to raise a glass to the new year, make sure you have your grammar correct.
The title of the Scottish tune translates to "times gone by" and is about remembering friends from the past and not letting them be forgotten.
Guy Lombardo is credited with popularizing the song when his band used it as a segue between two radio programs during a live performance at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York in By coincidence, they played "Auld Lang Syne" just after the clock hit midnight, and a New Year's tradition was born. The song, and the confusion that comes with it, has been immortalized in countless movies and TV shows.
My whole life, I don't know what this song means. I mean, 'Should old acquaintance be forgot? It was not formally written down until around , when the poet Robert Burns incorporated the phrase into one of his works.
Burns is the most commonly credited poet, though other names have appeared in various histories of the phrase. He was so enamored with the phrase and its esteemed place in Scottish traditions that he submitted his poem to the Scots Musical Museum to preserve it forever. In Scotland, where the phrase originated, New Year's celebrations are of unusual importance.
The holiday is known as Hogmanay, and in some regions and households, it even holds more importance than Christmas. This cultural standard can be traced to the Scottish Reformation era, when early Puritans and Presbyterians looked down upon extravagant Christmas celebrations as superstitious and unnecessary.
With Christmas celebrations restricted to the bare minimum, Hogmanay stole the spotlight as the main winter event. The "Auld Lang Syne" lyrics we know or pretend to know today are derived from the original poem, and are typically sung at New Year's Eve celebrations to reflect upon and recognize old friendships that have stood the test of time as a new year begins.
Traces of the original Scots language are still there, but today's lyrics are comparatively easy to decipher:. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
Well, pretty much exactly what it sounds like! The term "cup o' kindness" describes the tradition of sharing a beverage among friends, or performing a toast to invoke good spirits, prosperity, kindness, and good will. Countless artists and composers including Beethoven! But as far as 20th century and modern versions go, we have Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians to thank for the widespread popularity of the song.
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