Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid

INTRODUCTION

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid is a charity song created to raise awareness and funds for the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. Written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the song features a supergroup of prominent British and Irish musicians.

Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid Lyrics

Lyrics

It’s Christmas time, and there’s no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and banish shade
And in our world of plenty
We can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world
At Christmas time

But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
At Christmas time, it’s hard but while you’re having fun
There’s a world outside your window
And it’s a world of dread and fear
Where a kiss of love can kill you
And there’s death in every tear
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight we’re reaching out and touching you

Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
A song of hope they’ll have is being alive
Why is comfort deadly fear
Why is to touch to be scared
How can they know it’s Christmas time at all
Here’s to you
Raise a glass to everyone
Here’s to them
And all their years to come
Can they know it’s Christmas time at all

Feed the world, let them know it’s Christmas time again
Feed 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
Heal 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
Heal the world, let them know it’s Christmas time again
Heal the world

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HISTORY

Recorded in a single day in November 1984 at Sarm West Studios in London, the song quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Upon its release on December 7, 1984, it topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks, becoming the Christmas number one that year. It sold a million copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling single in UK history at the time. The song also reached number one in 13 other countries and sold millions of copies globally, with its impact extending far beyond the charts.

CONCLUSION

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” not only raised significant funds for famine relief but also set a precedent for future charitable efforts in the music industry. Its legacy endures as one of the most successful charity singles of all time, continuing to remind listeners of the power of music to effect change.