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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought
I had (1)______________ on this
I could soften my guard
Behind false confidence
Just (2)________ I found
Humble pie insipid
Exempt from this blind side
And (3)____________ in its grip

'Cause I'm seduced by reaction
And honour the influence
I'm (4)________________ 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 tricks off my way again
I have no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

If forgiveness is (5)__________________________ than I
Affirm "Mia Culpa" for the millionth time
From this toppling house of (6)__________ of mine

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

'Cause I'm (7)________________ by restriction
At (8)__________ that's my excuse
I'm slipping again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I (9)________ no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence
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Answers:
(1) handles(2) when(3) firmly(4) slipping(5) understanding(6) cards(7) repulsed(8) least(9) have