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.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| On the Willows canonical | 1 |
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical theatre song
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song ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Christian liturgical and devotional contexts ⓘ |
| basedOn | Psalm 137 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| 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 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| 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 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| 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 ⓘ |
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