Havoc

Just when I thought I had handles on this

I could soften my guard behind false confidence

Just when I found humble pie insipid

Exempt from this blind side and firmly in its grip

'Cause I'm 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 am rich with sanction

And lax 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, then I

Affirm mea 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 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...