Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

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Just when I thought I had handled solace

 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 my tricks off my wagon

 I have no defense I'm reaking havoc

 wreaking havoc in consequence

I get reduced by my own willfulness as

 I reach for my usual god replacements

Cause I wish for sanction it lacks in my steps

Chorus

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Forgiveness is understanding that

 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

Chorus 2x