(1) Band Aid was a British… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands with the name Band Aid.
(1) Band Aid was a British and Irish charity supergroup, founded in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by releasing the record "Do They Know It's Christmas?. It was Christmas #1 that year, surpassing all expectations.
Artists featured in the recording included: George Michael, Boy George, Bono, Phil Collins, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Paul Young, Bananarama, Paul Weller, Heaven 17, Ultravox, Sting, Kool & The Gang, Status Quo, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Big Country.
(2) Band Aid was an Italian Band formed in 1980 in Lecce by Toni Robertini, Giacomo Toriano (Mino), Francesco Nemola (Frank), Felice De Donno, Roberto Gagliardi and Paolo Cesano. It was previously named La Mela d'Oro, a group which in 1976 had already elaborated Mediterranean Jazz with elements of popular music of Salento. The group was influenced by Canterbury scene, no wave, Frank Zappa and free jazz. Following the Italian Records trend towards dance music and Italo disco, they recorded the EP A Tour in Italy, produced by Oderso Rubini. They introduced vocals for the first time, using pre-recorded conversations of English lessons and a nonsense rap in French. Side B is a remix by the American DJ, Tony Carrasco. The record obtained reasonable success. The last period is marked by an attempt to reach a larger audience. In 1985, the band dissolved.
Do They Know It's Christmas? -
Band Aid Lyrics
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Die Nerven liegen so schön blank
Egal ob's regnet oder schneit
Treffen uns am Glühweinstand
Wir vergessen uns're Nächsten nicht
Kaufen all die Läden leer
Die ganze Stadt versinkt heut' Nacht im Lichtermeer
Ärzte, Schmerzen ohne Grenzen
Kleine Jungs in Barcelona Shirts malen ihre Träume an die Wände
Es gibt so viel Zukunft, so viel Vielfalt
In allen 54 Ländern
Doch immer nur dieselben Bilder, gelbe Schutzanzüge auf all den Sendern
Du gehst durch den Dezember
Mit einem Lied im Ohr
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Wir feiern uns're Feste
Doch wir sehen nicht wie sie fallen
Der Tod kennt keine Feiertage
Und schon ein Kuss kann tödlich sein
Kein Abschied und keine Umarmung
Jeder stirbt für sich allein
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Und auf all den Feiern
Von hier bis nach Monrovia
Denken wir daran, in dieser stillen Nacht
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Do they know it's Christmas time?
Heal the world
Ooh, ooh, oh oh yeah
Heal the world
Ooh, ooh
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
We're the world
Do we know it's Christmas time at all?
We're the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
The lyrics of "Do They Know It's Christmas" by the duo of Bono and Adam Clayton, (which is actually a remix of the 1984 Band Aid song of the same name) are a commentary on the stark differences between the way Christmas is celebrated in developed countries versus in underdeveloped countries. The first verse talks about the festive spirit that sets in during Christmas time, with people gathering at Glühweinstand (mulled wine stands) and buying all kinds of things from the stores to the point of exhausting the entire stock. The contrast to this picture is painted in the following verses which highlight the grim reality in underdeveloped countries - the lack of medical facilities resulting in widespread pain and misery, children painting their dreams on walls because they don't have anything else, and the same repetitive images of diseases and suffering are blasted on TV screens.
The lyrics then go on to discuss the fact that death and disease don't take a holiday and can affect anyone at any time. There is no sense of community and warmth as people die alone, and the festive season seems hollow and meaningless to them. The lyrics take a hopeful turn at the end, calling on people to heal the world and make it a better place for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Endlich wieder Weihnachtszeit
Finally, it's Christmas time again
Die Nerven liegen so schön blank
Nerves are frayed in a good way
Egal ob's regnet oder schneit
No matter if it's raining or snowing
Treffen uns am Glühweinstand
Gathering at the mulled wine stand
Wir vergessen uns're Nächsten nicht
We don't forget our loved ones
Kaufen all die Läden leer
Buying up all the stores
Die ganze Stadt versinkt heut' Nacht im Lichtermeer
The whole city is immersed in lights tonight
Und du fliegst nur sechs Stunden weiter
And you fly just six hours further
Ärzte, Schmerzen ohne Grenzen
Doctors, pain without borders
Kleine Jungs in Barcelona Shirts malen ihre Träume an die Wände
Little boys in Barcelona shirts paint their dreams on the walls
Es gibt so viel Zukunft, so viel Vielfalt
There is so much future, so much diversity
In allen 54 Ländern
In all 54 countries
Doch immer nur dieselben Bilder, gelbe Schutzanzüge auf all den Sendern
But always the same images, yellow protective suits on all the stations
Du gehst durch den Dezember
You go through December
Mit einem Lied im Ohr
With a song in your ear
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Do they know it's Christmas time in those places?
Wir feiern uns're Feste
We celebrate our holidays
Doch wir sehen nicht wie sie fallen
But we don't see how they are suffering
Der Tod kennt keine Feiertage
Death doesn't take holidays
Und schon ein Kuss kann tödlich sein
And even a kiss can be deadly
Kein Abschied und keine Umarmung
No goodbye or hug
Jeder stirbt für sich allein
Everyone dies alone
Und auf all den Feiern
And at all the celebrations
Von hier bis nach Monrovia
From here to Monrovia
Denken wir daran, in dieser stillen Nacht
We think about, on this quiet night
Heal the world
Heal the world
Ooh, ooh, oh oh yeah
Ooh, ooh, oh oh yeah
Feel the world
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
Let them know it's Christmas time
We're the world
We're the world
Do we know it's Christmas time at all?
Do we even realize it's Christmas time in other places?
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Let them know it's another Christmas time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bridgetellen575
List of singers:
0:35 One Direction
0:44 Ed Sheeran
0:52 Rita Ora
1:01 Sam Smith
1:10 Paloma Faith
1:18 Emeli Sandé
1:27 Elbow (Guy Garvey)
1:36 Dan Smith (Bastille)
1:40 Angelique Kidjo
1:44 Chris Martin (Coldplay)
1:53 Bono
2:02 Seal
2:10 Ellie Goulding
2:19 Sinead O’Connor
2:27 Bono
2:36 One Direction
2:38 Olly Murs
2:41 Bastille
2:42 Sam Smith
2:45 Rita Ora
@robertsmithfan69
[One Direction:]
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
[Ed Sheeran:]
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
[Rita Ora:]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
[Sam Smith:]
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
[Paloma Faith:]
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
[Emeli Sandé:]
At Christmas time it's hard but while you're having fun
[Guy Garvey:]
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear
[Dan Smith:]
Where a kiss of love can kill you
[Angelique Kidjo:]
Where there's death in every tear
[Chris Martin:]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
[Bono:]
Well, tonight we're reaching out and touching you
[Seal:]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
[Ellie Goulding:]
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight
[Sinéad O'Connor:]
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared?
[Bono:]
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[One Direction:]
Here's to you
[Olly Murs:]
Raise a glass to everyone
[Bastille:]
Here's to them
[Sam Smith:]
And all there is to come
[Rita Ora:]
Can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[All:]
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
@justvibing558
1/21
It’s Christmas time – there’s no need to be afraid - One Direction
2/21
At Christmas time – we let in light and we banish shade - Ed Sheeran
3/21
And in our world of plenty we can spread our smile of joy - Rita Ora
4/21
Feel your arms around the world at Christmas time - Sam Smith
5/21
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones - Paloma Faith
6/21
At Christmas time it's hard but while you’re having fun - Emeli Sandé
7/21
There’s a world outside your window and it’s a world of dread and fear - Elbow
8/21
Where a kiss of love can kill you - Dan from Bastille
9/21
Where there’s death in every tear - Angelique Kidjo
10/21
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom - Chris Martin
11/21
Well tonight we’re reaching out and touching you - Bono
12/21
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa - Seal
13/21
A song of hope where there’s no hope tonight (ooh) - Ellie Goulding
14/21
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared - Sinead O’Connor
15/21
How can they know it’s Christmas time at all - Bono
16/21
Here’s to you - One Direction
17/21
Raise a glass to everyone - Olly Murs
18/21
Here's to them - Bastille
19/21
And all their years to come - Sam Smith
20/21
Can they know it's Christmas time at all - Rita Ora
21/21
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world - Band Aid 30
[ I don't care if it's feed the world or heal the world or whatever you are just going to have to go along with what you believe. please don't complain in the comments]
@SuperLusername
As they always will be. Africa is a long way from being developed. Even with America, EU and China pumping tons and tons of money into infrastructure and other aid in Africa, it is simply not enough.
And it will never be enough. The difficult truth is that no matter how hard we try to build Africa with money and without it (doctors without borders, voluntary schools...), we cant feed all the hungry people.
Africans need work, jobs. That way they could survive, but there is no work for everyone because there is so much people compared to development of infrastructure. For every new workplace created there are 3 new born Africans.
In 30 years Africa will have doubled it's population, DOUBLED!
And in 80 years it will have a population of around 4 billion!
Compared to 1.3 billion today.
All the while it is amlost imposiible to reach half of Africa, and those are the place most in need. Why? Because they are in the state of constant war, warlords, separatists, government forces...and it won't end soon.
I'm afraid all we can do is keep giving them money to survive and let them settle their differences, unless someone prefers a direct interevention - USA style.
@magnumopus8420
Fun Facts about this video:
•The last time i saw Zayn together with One Direction
•Sam Smith still a straight guy
•Rita Ora still hasn't publicly disguised as bisexual
•Dan Smith/Bastille the day they became a big group in music industry (Pompeii)
•Ed Sheeran admits he really quit using social media
•Chris Martin (Coldplay's vocalist) still having a relationship with Dakota Johnson
and many more...
time goes way too fast but still listening to this since the day it was released & watching it for the first time in VeVo music
PS: i guess this is the best/theme song during pandemic (Corona Virus) & reminiscing those good days, damn i wanna go back from that time :(
@laylasdirectionx2200
I like the fact that they got shots of Louis and Harry going into the building 😂
@knorkster5459
And what about the "Barry" Uwe Ochsenkneckt?
@maryanncanavan2390
and zayn
@SulphurS16
Larry stylinson will truly make my year
@danah7649
damn zayns just a ghost
@maarii_aoki
I love how in that room together are the worlds most famous and successful artist...
then just three youtubers
@nzaccour1802
lmaooo right i just noticed that... what r they doing there
@ranggahatmadja157
@@nzaccour1802 who?
@nzaccour1802
@Ranggah Atmadja Zoella, Alfie Dayes and Joe Sugg ( Thatcherjoe)
@sarahpetersen6619
@@nzaccour1802 Because they are the most famous youtubers in Great Britain. Or where at that time.