Band Aid's Christmas Song_ _Do They Know It's Christmas__ Lyrics

Band Aid's Christmas Song: ”Do They Know It's Christmas?” Lyrics

”Do They Know It's Christmas?” is the iconic charity single released by Band Aid in 1984. Here are the lyrics to this famous Christmas song:

It's Christmastime, there's no need to be afraid

At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade

And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy

Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime

But say a prayer, pray for the other ones

At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun

There's a world outside your window

And it's a world of dread and fear

Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears

And the Christmas bells that ring there

Are the clanging chimes of doom

Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime

The greatest gift they'll get this year is life

Where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow

Do they know it's Christmastime at all?

Here's to you, raise a glass for everyone

Here's to them, underneath that burning sun

Do they know it's Christmastime at all?

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmastime again

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmastime again

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmastime again

These lyrics were written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise awareness about famine in Ethiopia. The song features a star-studded lineup of British and Irish musicians and has become a Christmas classic, despite some controversy over its portrayal of Africa. It has been re-recorded several times since its original release, with minor lyric changes to address different global issues.