Auld Lang Syne

I was writing on a friend's wall and I thought of the old tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne during the celebrations of the new year. I thought, "The title of the song means 'old long since' or 'long long ago' which basically means for old time's sake, sorta, but what are the lyrics? What are the lyrics to go along with such a great melody?" So, by the power of Google, I found them and I was shocked to read them. WTF are they TALKING ABOUT!? The first stanza and chorus are groovy: A hypothetical question about forgetting old acquaintances and old days with an opportunity to move forward, and for old time's sake, we'll take a cup of kindness. Then...pure chaos. Just read these lyrics and tell me what YOU think this is all about. "pu'd the gowans fine" WHAT?!


Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

Chorus
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl't in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint stoup
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.


Wow...
Happy New Year!