havoc - Alanis Morissette

Just when I thought I had handles on this

I could soften my guard behind false confidence

Just when I felt humbled by insipid

Except from this blind-side and from reading a script

Cause I am seduced by reaction and under the influence

I’m slipping again

I’m up to old tricks off my wagon

I have no defense

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 have reached for sanction it lacks in my steps

I’m slipping again

I’m up to old tricks off my wagon

I have no defense

I’m wreaking havoc

Wreaking havoc and consequence

If forgiveness is understanding than I’m

Affirming a compact for the millionth time

On this tumbling 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 wagon

I have no defense

I’m wreaking havoc

Wreaking havoc and consequence