" Auld Lang Syne " (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːl (d) lɑŋ ˈsəi̯n]) [a][1] is a Scottish song. In the English-speaking world it is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on …

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?

5 days ago · Pronounced “Old Lang Zyne,” experts say it started as a poem, and has since become a song that is now a staple in New Year’s celebrations.

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.

1 day ago · As “Auld Lang Syne” takes its annual spin around the globe on New Year’s Eve, its chorus belted out by revelers young and old, Edinburgh’s Poet Laureate Michael Pedersen says the song’s ...

19 hours ago · What is ‘Auld Lang Syne’? Why we sing this song at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The centuries-old Scottish song, which is now sung worldwide, has a rich history.

Dec 18, 2025 · “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 31, 2023 · Experts explained the song's lyrics, origin and staying power. What does "auld lang syne" mean? Roughly translated, the phrase means "old long since," or "for old time's sake."

Dec 17, 2024 · So what is the meaning of the “Auld Lang Syne” song, and, most importantly, what, exactly are the lyrics? Here’s everything to know about this classic New Year’s tradition, including the …