(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 Christmastime at all
Band Aid Lyrics
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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 to pray for the other ones
At Christmastime
It's hard, but when you're having fun
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
Oh, 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 ev'ryone
Here's to them, underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
The opening lines to Band Aid's 1984 Christmas charity single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', serve as an anthem for the season of love and joy. It's Christmastime, and the world is gradually lighting up to banish the shadows of fear and uncertainty. The song highlighted the vast gap between the lifestyles of the privileged and the underprivileged people, especially in Africa, where drought, famine, and disease were rampant at the time. Though "in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy," it was tough to ignore "the world outside your window" full of dread and fear.
The lyrics in the song emphasize the need for people to care about the less fortunate ones, especially during the festive season. The song reminded people to say a prayer for those who weren't privileged to bask in the joy of the season. The Christmas bells that rang out in those dismal areas were the "clanging chimes of doom." The songwriters thanked God it was not them suffering, but the people they were desperately trying to help. Indeed, it would be a significant gift for these people to have the opportunity to live another year. In saying, "Let them know it's Christmastime again," the songwriters implied that by acknowledging the plight of these people, it would motivate others to take action, get involved and help.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Christmastime; there's no need to be afraid
Christmastime is a happy and joyful season, so we should not let our fears get in the way of enjoying it
At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade
During Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by bringing in light and positivity and leaving behind negative thoughts and feelings
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Since we have so much to be grateful for, we should spread happiness to others during this festive season
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
We should embrace the world and share our love and kindness with everyone during the Christmas season
But say a prayer to pray for the other ones
We should not forget those who are less fortunate than us and offer prayers for them
It's hard, but when you're having fun
It can be difficult to think about the less fortunate during Christmas, but we should still try to enjoy the season and help others
There's a world outside your window
It's important to remember that there are people outside of our own communities and countries who may be in need of help during Christmas
And it's a world of dread and fear
Sadly, many people in other parts of the world are living in difficult circumstances and may be experiencing fear and anxiety
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
In some places, there is not enough water for basic needs, causing people to suffer
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Even though Christmas is celebrated around the world, the sound of the bells may not be heard everywhere due to difficult circumstances
Are the clanging chimes of doom
The sound of bells may actually signify something ominous or scary in certain parts of the world
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
We should be grateful for what we have and be thankful that we are not in the same difficult circumstances as others
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
Christmas traditions such as snow are not experienced in every region of the world, such as Africa
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
In places where survival is a daily struggle, the gift of life can be the greatest one of all
Oh, where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Some areas of the world are not capable of agriculture due to a lack of natural resources such as rain and rivers
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
In places where Christmas is not celebrated or where circumstances are difficult, people may not know or even have the chance to celebrate this holiday
Here's to you, raise a glass for ev'ryone
Let's raise a toast to everyone in the world, including those who are struggling during the Christmas season
Here's to them, underneath that burning sun
Let's also remember those who live in places where the sun is hot and unforgiving and where life can be challenging
Feed the world
We should not forget those who are less fortunate and work to provide basic necessities like food and water for those who need it
Let them know it's Christmastime again
We should share the joy and spirit of Christmas with everyone and remind them that this holiday is a time of hope and love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB GELDOF, MIDGE URE
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@mshabs2238
It's 2023, who's still here? This resonates more & more every year.
@jh.4770
I am. You posted this 22 minutes ago, and it was probably 22 minutes ago I heard this song being played here at the hotel I'm at.
@Jaguar-zr3ff
My favourite one. Why wasn't I born in the 80's ? I was born on 19th Dec 2002 😞 Take me back pls 🚀
@jonsnow1804
King in The North is here
@michaelrodriguez3329
I was in Jr.high school. When it came out Good music and times
@claudiagrosshauser2800
Its og
@Inc0gnit0229
"There's a world outside your window... and it's a world of dread and fear."
Still relevant after 39 years.
@michaelmarshall1713
Still Starving and Breeding .
@AW_7_7_7
with the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, among others.....😭 sad sad world
@gempath5533
Unfortunately, it's more relevant than ever.