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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just (1)________ I thought
I had handles on this
I (2)__________ (3)____________ 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 slipping again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I have no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

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

'Cause I am rich with sanction
And lax in my step
I'm (4)________________ again
I'm up to old (5)____________ 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 (6)________ (7)________________ house of cards of mine

I am beaten
By my impulsiveness
By (8)________ uncanny foreshadowing of regret

'Cause I'm (9)________________ by restriction
At least that's my excuse
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
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Answers:
(1) when(2) could(3) soften(4) slipping(5) tricks(6) this(7) toppling(8) this(9) repulsed