Christmas Carols. Do They Know It's Christmas Lyrics. (B. Geldof) It's Christmastime; there's no need to be afraid. 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. Then there was the moment when I read the lyric to 'Do They Know It's Christmas' and thought, well, it's a really good lyric, but the only line I'm not going to sing is that one: Tonight, thank God, it's them instead of you. It's the most biting line, and actually reveals how selfish a mindset we all have underneath. Jul 24, 2020 · Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid is featured in Extraordinary Merry Christmas, the ninth episode of Season Three. It is sung by the New Directions as "Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984. In late 1984, a BBC report by Michael Buerk was aired highlighting the famine that had hit the people of Nov 24, 2014 · It's Christmas time - and there's no need to be afraid At Christmas time - 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 This song was conceived, recorded and released very quickly. The BBC news report that prompted Geldof to action aired October 23, 1984. Most of the song was recorded on November 25; it was released in the UK on December 3, then in America on December 10. It had to be done very quickly to be ready for Christmas. Dec 23, 2023 · White Christmas has, incredibly, never been No 1 at Christmas. But two songs with a colour in the title have made it to No 1 at Christmas. One of them is Green Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones. There’s a world outside your window. 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. Nov 30, 2012 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Glee Cast Lyrics. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (from "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2" soundtrack) It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid. At Christmas time, 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 Christmas time. tA6E.