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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

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

'Cause I'm (3)______________ by reaction
And (4)____________ 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 (5)________________ 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 (6)________ 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 (7)__________ that's my excuse
I'm (8)________________ 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) false(2) firmly(3) seduced(4) honour(5) slipping(6) than(7) least(8) slipping(9) wreaking