Hi ho voter priming.

We have, here in the UK , for better or for worse just elected a new government. Voting closed a couple of hours ago and at this time we have no idea what we have done or indeed any clear consensus of what, as a nation, we wished to do... It is going to be a long night and who can predict the outcome? It certainly matters but, importantly, I just love election night even when the result is generally predictable. It is the best, and shortest, reality contest!

It is well summarized by the title of the 2001 album by Seattle band Death Cab For Cutie: 'We Have The Facts And We Are Voting Yes'. Words that sensibly tell us everything in general and nothing in particular; so thus nothing has changed and yet there could be words of wisdom within.

There's nothing new (and with apologies and appreciation to Scott English and Larry Weiss for the lyric to their 1967 song) but, trust me - heard that before? - that this is multi-partisan and applies to all of them, even the maleficent man in his flying machine: strange transport related accidents can strike at any time.

[For older readers only: David Cameron and Nick Clegg are both younger than I am.]

Hi Ho Silver Lining

You're everywhere and nowhere baby, that's where you're at
Running down a bumpy hillside, in your hippy hat
Flying across the country, and getting fat
Saying everything is groovy, when your tires are flat

And it's high ho silver lining, no matter where you go now baby
I see your sun is shining
But I won't make a fuss, though it's obvious

Flies are in your pea soup baby, they're waving at me
Anything you want is yours now, only nothing is for free
Lies are gonna get you someday, just wait and see
So open up your beach umbrella, while you're watching TV

And it's high ho silver lining, no matter where you go now baby
I see your sun is shining
But I won't make a fuss, though it's obvious

And it's high ho silver lining, no matter where you go now baby
I see your sun is shining
But I won't make a fuss, though it's obvious

And it's high ho silver lining, no matter where you go now baby
I see your sun is shining
But I won't make a fuss, though it's obvious

And it's high ho silver lining, no matter where you go now baby
I see your sun is shining
But I won't make a fuss, though it's obvious

Tomorrow is another day and another download. Next Sunday's UK #1 single anyone?