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The song is somewhat unusual in that it is [[diegetic]], or part of the narrative. Like "[[Abigail's Song]]" and "[[My Angel Put the Devil in Me]]" — but ''unlike'' "[[Song for Ten]]" or "[[Vale Decem]]" — it's heard by the characters in the episode. | The song is somewhat unusual in that it is [[diegetic]], or part of the narrative. Like "[[Abigail's Song]]" and "[[My Angel Put the Devil in Me]]" — but ''unlike'' "[[Song for Ten]]" or "[[Vale Decem]]" — it's heard by the characters in the episode. | ||
Exactly from whose perspective the lyrics are told is a matter of debate. Media coverage suggested the song might be told from [[Hardaker|the ''Titanic''' captain]]'s point of view, although the [[Tenth Doctor]] and he do not meet nor share any sort of romantic interaction. A more likely candidate is [[Astrid Peth]], who greets the Doctor as a stowaway and become attracted to him (though the outcome of the lyrics differs from the outcome of the episode vis a vis Peth's fate). | Exactly from whose perspective the lyrics are told is a matter of debate. Media coverage suggested the song might be told from [[Hardaker|the ''Titanic'''s captain]]'s point of view, although the [[Tenth Doctor]] and he do not meet nor share any sort of romantic interaction. A more likely candidate is [[Astrid Peth]], who greets the Doctor as a stowaway and become attracted to him (though the outcome of the lyrics differs from the outcome of the episode vis a vis Peth's fate). | ||
A brief instrumental rendition of the theme was included as part of the ''Voyage of the Damned'' "Suite" on the Series 4 soundtrack album. | A brief instrumental rendition of the theme was included as part of the ''Voyage of the Damned'' "Suite" on the Series 4 soundtrack album. | ||
