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Havoc (Live) by Alanis Morissette

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

'Cause I'm seduced by reaction
And (4)____________ the influence
I'm slipping again
I'm up to old tricks off my way again
I (5)________ no defence, I'm wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc
And consequence

I get reduced
By my own willfulness
As I (6)__________ 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 (7)________ no defence, I'm (8)________________ 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 (9)__________ that's my excuse
I'm (10)________________ 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) soften(2) false(3) from(4) honour(5) have(6) reach(7) have(8) wreaking(9) least(10) slipping