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This song was written in for episode 18 of season 2 of the 'Dice to Meet You' podcast, online at dicetomeetyou.com/2017/10/06/s02e18-the-election/ , and was recorded during that episode.

I wrote three different versions of the lyrics, depending on what the outcome would be, and have reproduced all three versions below.

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Version 1: Victory

Mayor Reshtha, you've been our mayor for a couple centuries.
You've fought the valiant fight, racked up many victories.
And you've seen the people of Heart City through years of thick and thin.
But even dragons can't always win.

Now we're bearish on the dragon,
and we're bullish on the bear.
Time to pack up all your troubles,
And move on to your next lair.
You ran quite a campaign,
But we beat you fair and square.
Now we're bearish on the dragon,
and we're bullish on the bear.

The policies you set: they aren't your problem any more.
Now it's time to leave the mansion, the one that once was yours.
Your next adventure lies ahead. If you look, it's plain to see.
Now it's time to go on. Let your heart be free.

Heart City's bearish on the dragon,
and they're bullish on the bear.
Time to pack up all your troubles,
And move on to your next lair.
You ran quite a campaign,
But we beat you fair and square.
Now we're bearish on the dragon,
and we're bullish on the bear.


Version 2: Concession

Now, Decim, you've been a candidate for about a month or two.
You've fought the valiant fights, and you've won more than a few.
And you've campaigned around Heart City, wearing out your fancy shoes.
But even priestly bears are sometimes bound to lose.

Now Heart City's bullish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.
Time to look for a new project.
Time to pack away your cares.
You ran quite a campaign,
But she beat you fair and square.
Now they're bullish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.

Your policy proposals aren't your problem any more.
Now forget about that mansion that you once might become yours.
Your next adventure lies ahead. If you look, it's plain to see.
Now it's time to move on. Let your heart be free.

'Cause Heart City's bullish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.
Time to look for a new project.
Time to pack away your cares.
We ran quite a campaign,
But she beat us fair and square.
Now they're bullish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.


Version 3: Third Party

Reshtha and Decim, I'm here to say, you were my top two candidates,
But sometimes, it seems, a third party prevails by their bare wits.
And you campaigned long and hard, seemed there's no way you could lose,
But even bears and dragons sometimes sing the blues.

Now Heart City's bearish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.
Guess they wanted something different,
That's why neither of you's the mayor.
You both ran quite a campaign,
But they beat you fair and square.
Now they're bearish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.

The policies you promoted aren't your problem any more.
Leave all politics behind, for they'll vex you nevermore.
Your next adventure lies ahead. If you look, it's plain to see.
Now it's time to go on. Let your heart be free.

The voters were bearish on the dragon,
and they're bearish on the bear.
Guess they wanted something different,
That's why neither of you's the mayor.
You both ran quite a campaign,
But they beat you fair and square.
Now we're bearish on the dragon,
and we're bearish on the bear.

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from Dice to Meet You: Tales from the Goddess's Repose, released December 30, 2016

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Jacob Haller Providence, Rhode Island

Jacob Haller has been a fixture of the Rhode Island music scene for ten years, and has been frequently featured in popular shows such as AS220's Empire Revue and Common Fence Point Music's annual Gathering of Fiddlers & Fishermen.

"Jacob Haller is not only a talented musician and songwriter, he's also a talented songwriter and musician."

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