Just when I thought I had handles on this I could soften my guard Behind false confidence Just when I felt Humbled by insipid Exempt 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 reach for sanction and lax in my steps I'm slipping again I'm up to my tricks off my wagon I have no defense I'm wreaking havoc Wreaking havoc and consequence <♪> If forgiveness is understanding then Affirming a compact for the millionth time From 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 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