Christmas Carol of the Day, December 7: "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
No, it's not the original Band Aid version or even the Band Aid 20 version; it's the Barenaked Ladies' remake. Set to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Do They Know It's Christmas?
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, pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
And 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
There won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
(Oooh) Where nothing ever grows, no rain or river flows
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
(Here's to you) Raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to them) Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Feed the world ...
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Click to viewDo They Know It's Christmas?
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, pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
And 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
There won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
(Oooh) Where nothing ever grows, no rain or river flows
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
(Here's to you) Raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to them) Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Feed the world ...
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world ...
Let them know it's Christmastime again