1984
Vladimír Mišík & Etc...band Lyrics
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there's no need to be afraid.
At Christmas time,
we let in life and we banish shade.
And in our world of plenty,
We can spread a smile of joy.
Throw your arms around
But, say a prayer,-
Pray for the other ones.
At Christmas-Time, it's
hard but when your having fun.
There's a world outside your window
and it's a world of dread and fear,
Where the only water flowning 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 Christmas time.
The greatest gift they'll get this year
-is life.. Ooh..
Where nothing ever grows, no rain
or river's flow.
Do they know it's Christmas-time at all?
Here's to you, raise your glas for everyone
And here's to them underneath that burning sun.
Do they know it's Christmas-time at all?
Feed the world.
Feed the world.
Feed the world.
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Feed the world.
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Feed the world.
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Feed the world.
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
The song "1984" by Vladimír Mišík & Etc... band is a revisited version of the famous song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. The lyrics describe the holiday season and how it brings light to the world but contrasts that with the world outside where there is only dread and fear. The song encourages listeners to pray for those less fortunate, particularly those in Africa where there won't be snow in Christmas. The lyrics make a call to action to help those in need and to feed the world, highlighting the disparity between the haves and have-nots.
The song was released in 1984, the same year as the original Band Aid song. However, the Vladimír Mišík & Etc... version was only released in Czechoslovakia. It was translated into Czech and features a different melody than the original song. Despite the changes, the message and intent of the lyrics remained the same.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Christmas time,
It's the time of year when Christmas is celebrated
there's no need to be afraid.
There is no need to feel fear during this festive period
At Christmas time,
During the holiday season of Christmas
we let in life and we banish shade.
We embrace life and positivity while pushing aside negativity during Christmas
And in our world of plenty,
In our society filled with abundant resources
We can spread a smile of joy.
We can bring happiness to others
Throw your arms around
Embrace
the world at Christmas-time.
The world during this time of year
But, say a prayer,-
However, remember to pray
Pray for the other ones.
Pray for those who are less privileged
At Christmas-Time, it's
During Christmas, it may be
hard but when your having fun.
Difficult, but enjoyable nonetheless
There's a world outside your window
The world lies beyond your immediate surroundings
and it's a world of dread and fear,
It is a world filled with anxiety and fear
Where the only water flowing is
Where the only water that exists is
the bitter sting of tears.
Tears of sadness and pain
And the christmas-bells that
The bells of Christmas that
ring there are the clanging
Chime loudly and annoyingly
chimes of doom.
A sound that signals misfortune and tragedy
Well tonight thank God it's them
Tonight, we are thankful that it is not us
-instead of you.
Who do not have to suffer
And there won't be snow in Africa
It won't snow in Africa
This Christmas time.
During the Christmas season
The greatest gift they'll get this year
The most significant present they will receive this year
-is life.. Ooh..
Is the gift of life
Where nothing ever grows, no rain
Where no plants grow due to a lack of rain
or river's flow.
Or the flow of water in a river or stream
Do they know it's Christmas-time at all?
Do the people in Africa know it is Christmastime?
Here's to you, raise your glass for everyone
Here is a toast to all of you
And here's to them underneath that burning sun.
And here is another toast to those under the scorching African sun
Feed the world.
Let's provide food for the world
Feed the world.
Let's provide food for the world
Feed the world.
Let's provide food for the world
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Let them know that it is the holiday season of Christmas
Feed the world.
Let's provide food for the world
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Let them know that it is the holiday season of Christmas
Feed the world.
Let's provide food for the world
Let them know it's Christmas-Time.
Let them know that it is the holiday season of Christmas
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