On the Willows
E945871
"On the Willows" is a reflective, melancholic song from the musical *Godspell*, known for its Psalm 137–inspired lyrics and contemplative tone.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| On the Willows canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11773772 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Willows Context triple: [Godspell, notableSong, On the Willows]
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A.
Under the Willows
Under the Willows is a poem by James Russell Lowell that reflects on nature, memory, and the passage of time beneath willow trees.
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B.
The Black Windmill
The Black Windmill is a 1974 British spy thriller film directed by Don Siegel and starring Michael Caine as an MI6 agent whose son is kidnapped by arms dealers.
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C.
Hart Wood
Hart Wood was an American architect known for helping shape early 20th-century Hawaiian architecture by blending local cultural motifs with modern design.
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D.
The Copse of Trees
The Copse of Trees is a small, distinctive stand of trees that serves as a recognizable natural landmark in the landscape.
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E.
The House Beyond the Hill
The House Beyond the Hill is a science fiction novel by Janet Opal Jeppson (better known as Janet Asimov), reflecting her background in both psychiatry and speculative storytelling.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Willows Target entity description: "On the Willows" is a reflective, melancholic song from the musical *Godspell*, known for its Psalm 137–inspired lyrics and contemplative tone.
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A.
Under the Willows
Under the Willows is a poem by James Russell Lowell that reflects on nature, memory, and the passage of time beneath willow trees.
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B.
The Black Windmill
The Black Windmill is a 1974 British spy thriller film directed by Don Siegel and starring Michael Caine as an MI6 agent whose son is kidnapped by arms dealers.
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C.
Hart Wood
Hart Wood was an American architect known for helping shape early 20th-century Hawaiian architecture by blending local cultural motifs with modern design.
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D.
The Copse of Trees
The Copse of Trees is a small, distinctive stand of trees that serves as a recognizable natural landmark in the landscape.
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E.
The House Beyond the Hill
The House Beyond the Hill is a science fiction novel by Janet Opal Jeppson (better known as Janet Asimov), reflecting her background in both psychiatry and speculative storytelling.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical theatre song
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song ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Christian liturgical and devotional contexts ⓘ |
| basedOn | Psalm 137 ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary Christian music
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show tune ⓘ |
| hasInstrumentation | accompanied song ⓘ |
| hasLyrics | adaptation of biblical text ⓘ |
| hasMood |
meditative
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somber ⓘ |
| hasPerformanceStyle |
ensemble vocals
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lyrical ballad ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
remembering Zion
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sorrow in captivity ⓘ suspension of joy ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Psalm 137 ⓘ |
| isKnownFor |
Psalm 137–inspired lyrics
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reflective, melancholic character ⓘ use in worship and church performances ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricTheme |
exile
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lament ⓘ longing for Jerusalem ⓘ loss ⓘ spiritual reflection ⓘ |
| medium | vocal music ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
marks a turning point toward the Passion narrative in Godspell
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underscores separation between Jesus and his followers ⓘ |
| partOf | Godspell ⓘ |
| performedIn |
film adaptation of Godspell
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stage productions of Godspell ⓘ |
| titleComesFrom | phrase in Psalm 137 ⓘ |
| tone |
contemplative
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melancholic ⓘ |
| usedAs | reflective moment in Godspell ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: On the Willows Description of subject: "On the Willows" is a reflective, melancholic song from the musical *Godspell*, known for its Psalm 137–inspired lyrics and contemplative tone.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.