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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought
I had handles on this
I could soften my guard
Behind false confidence
Just when I found
Humble pie insipid
Exempt from this blind side
And firmly in its grip

'Cause I'm seduced by reaction
And honour the influence
I'm (1)________________ again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I have no defence, I'm (2)________________ havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

I get reduced
By my own willfulness
As I reach for my usual God replacements

'Cause I am (3)________ with sanction
And lax in my step
I'm slipping again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I have no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

If forgiveness is understanding than I
Affirm "Mia Culpa" for the millionth time
From this (4)________________ house of (5)__________ of mine

I am beaten
By my impulsiveness
By (6)________ (7)______________ foreshadowing of regret

'Cause I'm (8)________________ by restriction
At least that's my excuse
I'm (9)________________ again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I have no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence
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Answers:
(1) slipping(2) wreaking(3) rich(4) toppling(5) cards(6) this(7) uncanny(8) repulsed(9) slipping