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Do They Know It's Christmas? Lyrics

by Band Aid 20

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Do They Know It's Christmas? Lyrics

[Chris Martin:] It's Christmastime, there's no need to be afraid At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade [Dido:] And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime [Robbie Williams:] But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun [Sugababes:] There's a world outside your window And it's a world of dread and fear [Fran Healy:] Where the only water flowing [Fran Healy & Sugarbabes:] Is the bitter sting of tears [Fran Healy & Justin Hawkins:] And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom [Bono:] Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you [Will Young & Jamelia:] And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime The greatest gift they'll get this year is life [Ms Dynamite & Beverly Knight:] Where nothing ever grows No rain nor rivers flow [Group of ten and Joss Stone:] Do they know it's Christmastime at all? [Tom Chaplin (Keane):] Here's to you [Justin Hawkins (Darkness):] Raise a glass for everyone [Dizzee Rascal:] Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprived If the table was turned would you survive [Busted:] Here's to them [Justin Hawkins (Darkness):] Underneath that burning sun [Dizzee Rascal:] You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless Give a little help to the helpless [Joss Stone & Justin Hawkins:] Do they know it's Christmastime at all? [Tom Chaplin:] Feed the world [Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin:] Feed the world [Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin & Sugababes:] Feed the world [Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin & Sugababes:] Feed the world [Everyone in full chorus line.] Feed the world Let them know it's Christmastime again - [repeated] [Group of ten:] Feed the world [Everyone in full chorus line.] Feed the world - [repeated to end] [Joss Stone ] [Ad libs over outro]

Meaning of Do They Know It's Christmas?

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” powerfully confronts the stark realities of global poverty during the festive season. The song evokes a profound sense of empathy and urgency, highlighting the immense disparity between abundance and suffering. Through a collective voice comprised of diverse artists, Band Aid 20 delivers a sobering message: many people around the world experience Christmastime as a time of dread and fear, lacking basic necessities like water and rain. It’s a plea for compassion, questioning whether those in privilege recognize the hardship faced by others, particularly in Africa where “there won't be snow.” The repeated refrain, "Do they know it's Christmas at all?" underscores this critical disconnect and ultimately calls listeners to action—to ‘feed the world’ and offer selfless help to those most vulnerable. The song’s emotional core is one of shared humanity and a desperate hope for a more just world.

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