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Auld Lang Syne lyrics: the meaning behind the song (and eight things you didn’t know about it)
The tradition Scottish tune is synonymous with New Year celebrations. But where does it come from – and what does it actually mean?
31 December 2020 • 6:33pm
Every year, on December 31, merrily inebriated people gather – perhaps virtually this year – to sing the same song, Auld Lang Syne. The fact that few actually know all of the words, let alone their meaning, has rarely stopped anyone from joining in.
However, now is your chance to be well-informed and in tune with these facts about the song: