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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought
I had (1)______________ on this
I (2)__________ soften my guard
Behind (3)__________ confidence
Just when I found
Humble pie insipid
Exempt from this blind side
And (4)____________ 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 slipping again
I'm up to old (5)____________ off my way again
I (6)________ no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

If (7)______________________ is understanding than I
Affirm "Mia Culpa" for the millionth time
From (8)________ 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 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) handles(2) could(3) false(4) firmly(5) tricks(6) have(7) forgiveness(8) this