Gold's credits date back to 1996, and some of his better-known work includes music for the television series Queer as Folk, Shameless, Casanova, Vanity Fair and Clocking Off as well as the 2000 film Beautiful Creatures. From 2005 to 2017, Gold served as musical director for the new series of Doctor Who for the BBC. In this capacity, he created a new arrangement of the show's theme (originally composed by Ron Grainer) and also composes most of the show's incidental music. There have been twelve CD releases covering Gold's work on nine series' of the Doctor Who revival; the most recent being "Doctor Who - Series 9 (Original Television Soundtrack)".
Abigails Song
Murray Gold Lyrics
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When you're alone, silence is all you'll be
Give me your hand and come to me
When you are here, music is all around
When you are near, music is all around
Open your eyes, don't make a sound
Let in the light of your bright shadow
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow
Let in the light of your bright shadow
The lyrics of Abigail’s Song by Murray Gold evoke feelings of isolation and loneliness. The repetition of “When you’re alone, silence is all you see/When you’re alone, silence is all you’ll be” paints a picture of someone feeling trapped in their own silence. However, when the singer implores “Give me your hand and come to me,” there is a glimmer of hope, that by reaching out to another person they can break free from their solitude.
The second half of the song is an invitation to let in the shadows, to embrace the darkness that may scare us. “Let in the shadow” is a call to accept all parts of ourselves, even the ones we don’t like or want to hide. And when we do this, we also let in “the light of your bright shadow,” meaning we can let our inner light shine even in the darkest parts of ourselves. The repeated chorus of “Let in the shadow” is a reminder that it’s okay to be vulnerable, to face our fears, and that in doing so we will find strength and beauty.
Overall, Abigail’s Song encourages listeners to reach out to others for help and to embrace their whole selves, even the parts they may find difficult to accept.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone, silence is all you see
When you're lonely, all you perceive is silence.
When you're alone, silence is all you'll be
Loneliness perpetuates silence around you.
Give me your hand and come to me
Take my hand and join me.
When you are here, music is all around
In my company, music fills the air.
When you are near, music is all around
Closeness to me brings music around you.
Open your eyes, don't make a sound
Keep your senses alert but remain silent.
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow
Allow the darkness to enter.
Let in the light of your bright shadow
Allow the brightness of your presence to shine.
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow
Accept the darkness within yourself.
Let in the light of your bright shadow
Embrace the radiance that comes from your true self.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MURRAY JONATHAN GOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natfan
This is simply amazing. I was nearly crying by the end. Honesty, A Christmas Carol was one of the best Christmas episodes ever. So deep, well thought out and moving.
Liam Swanton
+Natfan There are SO many good christmas episodes (of course there's also crap like The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe...) but to be honest.. this one might just be the best one of them all ^^
deinodino
Natfan AND DUMBLEDORE IS IN IT!! lol I'm sorry but I agree completely!
Jessica Magby
I love this song because it really captures all of the feelings of Christmastime. It's sad, beautiful, ethereal, and makes you feel like there is something bigger than you out there. Every time I listen to it, I imagine that I'm walking down a quiet street on a snowy night, like a Christmas card.
Murder McMurderface
Can I print that out and frame it, along with the Spotify code for this song?
margaret2332
Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know) - (Sung by Katherine Jenkins) - - - - When you're alone, silence is all you know. - When you're alone, silence is all you know - Let in the noise and let it grow. - When you're alone, silence is all you see - When you're alone, silence is all you'll be - Give me your hand and come to me. - When you are here, music is all around. - When you are near, music is all around. - Open your eyes, don't make a sound. - Let in the shadow, let in the shadow, - Let in the light of your bright shadow. - Let in the shadow, let in the shadow. - Let in the light of your bright shadow. - Let in the light. - Let in the light. - Let in the light of your sweet shadow. - When you're alone, oh, - Silence is all you know. - Silence is all, - Silence is all around. - Silence is all - Silence is all around - - - - - Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol - Doctor Who episode "A Christmas Carol" - "Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know)" (Sung by Katherine Jenkins) - Songwriters: Murray Jonathan Gold - Abigail's Song lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Heidi Jensen
I just can't hold the tears back when I hear this song... this must be the sound of heaven....
Christopher Ryals
I could never stand music like this before I saw that Doctor Who episode. I now listen to this song at least 4 times a day. <3 Her voice is beautifully perfect.
grubbie chirp
I agree
GhostofaSiren
Goosebumps galore. Katherine Jenkins is an angel. <3