Mr Josh 3 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 A British nurse who survived Ebola has called the new Band Aid single ‘cringeworthy’, saying the lyrics display ‘cultural ignorance’. William Pooley has gone back to work at an isolation unit in Sierra Leone after recovering from the disease, and says the reworked version of Do They Know It’s Christmas is ‘definitely being talked about here’. He criticised the updated lyrics, which include: ‘Where a kiss of love can kill you and there’s death in every tear’ and ‘No peace and joy this Christmas in West Africa/ The only hope they’ll have is being alive’. Emeli Sande, who contributed to the single, had previously admitted she believed the song had needed rewriting. The new recording of Do They Know It's Christmas?, marking the 30th anniversary of the song which was originally put together with an all-star cast to help raise funds to help with famine relief in Ethiopia, will be released on Monday and is expected to raise millions to ease Africa's Ebola crisis. Pooley was also critical of the lyrics, telling Radio Times: ‘It’s just like, actually people live normal lives here and do normal things. ‘It’s Africa, not another planet. That sort of cultural ignorance is a bit cringeworthy. There’s a lyric about “death in every tearâ€. It’s just a bit much.’ When asked if he had a message for people back home in Britain, he said: ‘I would say that it’s a good idea to read as much as you can about what’s going on in West Africa, and if you feel so inclined then donate some money to one of the charities, like King’s, that are working out here, directly caring for Ebola patients.’ The nurse also said that money coming in from governments was ‘filtering through at a glacial pace’. He added: ‘Governments pledged money months ago… I don’t know whether it’s working. I’m sure it’s better to donate than not, but it’s just a shame it gets tied up in lots of bureaucracy.’ Source --- I have to agree, the lyrics are tragic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear 7,515 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Same I didn't like the new lyrics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Life 118,907 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 He didn't lie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatSLAYGUY 68 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Nothing but Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamGorgeousGG 220 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Never liked the lyrics in the old song either. New one is no better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolti 2,688 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Please correct me if I make any grammar mistakes, I want to master English as much as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife 7,080 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Where a kiss of love can kill you and there’s death in every tear’ and ‘No peace and joy this Christmas in West Africa/ The only hope they’ll have is being alive. How grim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amenART 429 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Never liked the lyrics in the old song either. New one is no better. this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Never liked the lyrics in the old song either. New one is no better. New one is even worse IMO. "Tonight we're reaching out and touching you" cringe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Yes both old and new lyrics are bad. Adele was smart. FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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