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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought
I had handles on this
I (1)__________ soften my guard
Behind false confidence
Just when I found
Humble pie insipid
Exempt from this blind side
And (2)____________ in its grip

'Cause I'm seduced by reaction
And honour the influence
I'm (3)________________ 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 (4)________ (5)________ 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 (6)________________ havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

If forgiveness is understanding than I
Affirm "Mia Culpa" for the millionth time
From this (7)________________ house of cards of mine

I am beaten
By my impulsiveness
By this uncanny (8)__________________________ of regret

'Cause I'm repulsed 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 (9)________________ havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence
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Answers:
(1) could(2) firmly(3) slipping(4) rich(5) with(6) wreaking(7) toppling(8) foreshadowing(9) wreaking