这首歌最初在1984年为了衣索比亚的飢荒灾民而唱,而今年找来了One Direcion, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, Chris Martin, Bono 等许多知名歌手为伊波拉病毒疫情日益严重 死亡人数逐渐增加的非洲祈福、募款不管有无付出钱财或劳力 都希望你能一起为他们祈祷 :)愿他们能早日脱离苦难 God bless Africa.
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
圣诞来临 忘却你的恐惧
[Ed Sheeran]
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
圣诞来临 迎接光明 世界不再有黑暗
[Rita Ora]
And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
在我们丰饶的世界里 以微笑散播欢乐气氛
[Sam Smith]
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
圣诞来临 张开你的双臂 拥抱这世界
[Paloma Faith]
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
让我们诚心低下头来 为他人祈福
[Emeli Sandé]
At Christmas time, it's hard but while you're having fun
即使在热闹哄哄的圣诞派对 要静下心祈祷十分困难
[Elbow]
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear
但你知道吗 世界上还有许多人 身处在恐惧之中
[Dan]
Where a kiss of love can kill you
在那些地区 一个吻都可能致命
[Angelique Kidjo]
And there's death in every tear
四处有人死亡 幸存的人们 脸上布满泪水
[Chris Martin]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging
chimes of doom
那儿没有圣诞钟声 只有令人感到绝望的丧钟
[Bono]
Well tonight we're reaching out and touching you
今晚 我们何不伸出手来 拯救他们的世界
[Seal]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
给西非一个平安喜乐的圣诞节
[Ellie Goulding]
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight
今我 一起高唱希望之歌 带给他们信心
[Sinead O'Connor]
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared
为何安慰如此令人害怕 为何拥抱如此令人恐惧
[Bono]
How can they know it's Christmas time at all
他们又怎知今天就是圣诞节呢
[One Direction]
Here's to you
让我们举杯
[Olly Murs]
Raise a glass to everyone
敬所有亲爱的人
[Bastille]
Here's to them
而这杯敬他们
[Sam Smith]
And all their years to come
祝福他们能早日脱离苦海
[Rita Ora]
Can they know it's Christmas time at all
并能安乐的享受圣诞时分
[All]
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
回馈这世界 让世人知道圣诞即将到来
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
拥抱这大地 让世人能够享受圣诞佳节
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
逃离这苦难 让世人再次感受圣诞温暖
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
回馈这世界 让世人知道圣诞即将到来
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
拥抱这大地 让世人能够享受圣诞佳节
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
逃离这苦难 让世人再次感受圣诞温暖
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
回馈这世界 让世人知道圣诞即将到来
Feel the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
拥抱这大地 让世人能够享受圣诞佳节
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
逃离这苦难 让世人再次感受圣诞温暖
