Do They Know It's Christmas?
Band Aid (Holiday) Lyrics

It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, and there is no reason to feel scared or fearful.

At Christmas time, we let in light and banish shade
During Christmas, we embrace positivity and happiness, leaving behind negativity and darkness.

And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
We have the privilege of living in a world of abundance, and we should spread happiness and joy to those who are less fortunate.

Throw your arms around the world
We should embrace and comfort people around the world with love and support.

At Christmas time
During the Christmas season, we should be especially kind and compassionate.

But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
We should not forget about those who are suffering and pray for them.

At Christmas Time, it's hard but while you're having fun
Although it can be difficult to think about others' suffering during the Christmas season, it is still important to do so.

There's a world outside your window, and it's a world of dread and fear
Many people live in fear and danger every day, and we should be aware of their struggles.

Where a kiss of love can kill you, and there's death in every tear
Physical affection and simple emotional expressions can have deadly consequences in some parts of the world.

And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
The sound of Christmas bells in certain places signals danger and fear, rather than joy and celebration.

Well tonight we're reaching out and touching you
Through this song, we are trying to connect with people and encourage them to help.

Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
We should focus on bringing peace and joy to people in West Africa, who are especially in need.

A song of hope they'll have is being alive
Even in difficult circumstances, the fact that someone is alive is a source of hope and resilience.

Why is comfort deadly fear
In some parts of the world, simple comforts can lead to dangerous consequences.

Why is to touch to be scared
Physical touch can be a source of fear and danger in certain areas.

How can they know it's Christmas time at all
The people in areas of conflict and poverty may not even be aware of the celebration of Christmas and its significance.

Here's to you
We are raising a toast to the people who are working towards making a difference.

Raise a glass to everyone
We should be grateful for the abundance in our lives and raise a toast to everyone, including those in need.

Here's to them
We are raising a toast to the people who are suffering and in need of help.

And all their years to come
We are wishing them a better future.

Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
We should work towards feeding the hungry and let everyone know that it is Christmas time, a time of abundance and sharing.

Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
We should aim to heal the world of its conflicts and suffering and let everyone know that it is a time of joy and celebration.

Heal the world
Our goal should be to heal the world and make it a better place.