Train in the Distance
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"Train in the Distance" is a reflective, narrative song by Paul Simon that appears on his 1983 album *Hearts and Bones*.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Train in the Distance canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10437442 — 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: Train in the Distance Context triple: [Hearts and Bones, hasTrack, Train in the Distance]
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A.
This Train
"This Train" is a traditional American gospel song popularized by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, celebrated for its driving rhythm and moralistic lyrics about a righteous journey to salvation.
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B.
This Train
"This Train" is a song by reggae artist International Herb, likely reflecting his roots-influenced style and themes.
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C.
Two Trains Running
Two Trains Running is a play by August Wilson that explores the lives and struggles of African Americans in a 1960s Pittsburgh diner.
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D.
Downbound Train
"Downbound Train" is a somber, narrative-driven rock song by Bruce Springsteen that appears on his 1984 album *Born in the U.S.A.*
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E.
Stop the Train
"Stop the Train" is a song by American singer-songwriter Henry Wolfe, known for its mellow indie-pop style and introspective lyrics.
- 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: Train in the Distance Target entity description: "Train in the Distance" is a reflective, narrative song by Paul Simon that appears on his 1983 album *Hearts and Bones*.
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A.
This Train
"This Train" is a traditional American gospel song popularized by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, celebrated for its driving rhythm and moralistic lyrics about a righteous journey to salvation.
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B.
This Train
"This Train" is a song by reggae artist International Herb, likely reflecting his roots-influenced style and themes.
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C.
Two Trains Running
Two Trains Running is a play by August Wilson that explores the lives and struggles of African Americans in a 1960s Pittsburgh diner.
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D.
Downbound Train
"Downbound Train" is a somber, narrative-driven rock song by Bruce Springsteen that appears on his 1984 album *Born in the U.S.A.*
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E.
Stop the Train
"Stop the Train" is a song by American singer-songwriter Henry Wolfe, known for its mellow indie-pop style and introspective lyrics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | song ⓘ |
| composer | Paul Simon ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| creator | Paul Simon ⓘ |
| followsInTrackList | Allergies ⓘ |
| genre |
folk rock
ⓘ
singer-songwriter ⓘ |
| hasLyricMotive | train as metaphor for distant hopes ⓘ |
| hasMusicalFeature |
acoustic instrumentation
ⓘ
introspective lyrics ⓘ melodic vocal line ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeTheme |
disillusionment
ⓘ
idealization of the future ⓘ nostalgia ⓘ reflection on relationships ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
marriage and separation
ⓘ
passage of time ⓘ unattainable ideals ⓘ |
| includedIn |
1983 album Hearts and Bones
ⓘ
linked to:
Hearts and Bones
|
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Paul Simon ⓘ |
| medium | studio recording ⓘ |
| partOfAlbum | Hearts and Bones ⓘ |
| partOfDiscography | Paul Simon discography ⓘ |
| performer | Paul Simon ⓘ |
| precededByInTrackList | Hearts and Bones ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1983 ⓘ |
| recordedBy | Paul Simon ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Warner Bros. Records ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Train in the Distance Description of subject: "Train in the Distance" is a reflective, narrative song by Paul Simon that appears on his 1983 album *Hearts and Bones*.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.