Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. My question to you is what the heck does it mean? Being of Scotch/Irish heritage, I actually know and felt I should translate what the lyrcist suggest: " Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind." Toss out the old friends and get new ones! They're just dragging you down! Yes, I know, they've become a staple in your life. Who cares! Forget about 'em!
"Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old times since." Forget all the years you've spent with those people! I hate your friends. Especially that old dude in the skirt! He makes me cringe!
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"And surely you’ll buy your pint cup ! And surely I’ll buy mine !" Let's just go get drunk! Bring your credit card. I'm not paying for your booze!
"And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne " I'm quite sure the lyricist suggest we purchase something like 'Old Scotch Whiskey. ' (Undoubtedly his preference.) I personally would go for the apple green martini- but you order what you want.
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"We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine . " Remember when we got good and drunk then went for a little drive in Hollywood Hills? We vandalized the neigbor's garden. I bet they were surprised in the morning! That was fun!"
"But we’ve wandered many a weary foot since auld lang syne. " For years we've stumbled around aimlessly drunk until we couldn't' stand up! Let's do it again."
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"We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine " Remember when we went skinny dipping in the public park then order munchies from Dominoes?
"But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne " I've actually had some personal issues with you. Remember that big screaming fight we had? That's why I've refused to talk to you for the past decade.
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"And there’s a hand my trusty friend ! And give us a hand o’ thine ! " Here the author suggest the moment when we're handcuffed and arrested for public drunkness.
"And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne." Then we'll
finish off the night drying out in jail. Anyway, thus are the words of this great master and Auld Lang Syne. It's certainly one way to spend New Year's Eve.
Have a happy and fun ' 2009' celebration, but remember the party crowd is on the road. Be safe and treasure ALL your old friends.
Vikki
I'm finishing a project right now so, - The 'Old Scotch with his Whiskey' at the top of the page is a quick illustration (1 hour) only for the purpose of making you smile.
New Updates coming to The Red Chair Gallery this coming month.
