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 honor the influence

I'm slipping again

I'm up to old tricks
Off my way again

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 step

I'm slipping again

I'm up to old tricks
Off my way again
I have no defense I'm wreaking 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 least that's my excuse

I'm slipping again

I'm up to old tricks

Off my way again

I have no defense I'm wreaking havoc

Wreaking havoc

And consequence

I'm slipping again

I'm up to old tricks

Off my way again

I have no defense I'm wreaking havoc

Wreaking havoc

And consequence