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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought
I had (1)______________ on this
I could (2)____________ 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 (3)________________ again
I'm up to old (4)____________ 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 (5)________ (6)________ 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 toppling house of cards of mine

I am beaten
By my impulsiveness
By this uncanny foreshadowing of regret

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