Vindicated (song)

Template:Infobox song "Vindicated" is a song by American rock band Dashboard Confessional. It was written by Chris Carrabba with production from Don Gilmore and Gil Norton. The song was released on May 31, 2004 as the lead single from the soundtrack of the film Spider-Man 2. Played over the film's end credits, "Vindicated" is the theme for the film. The song was included on Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio album, Dusk and Summer (2006) as a bonus track on some pressings and on deluxe edition versions.

Loudwire included the track on their list of The 12 Best Emo Power Ballads.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Background

Initially, a song titled "I Need a Sure Thing" was to be used on the Spider-Man 2 soundtrack; but, after having received a special screening of the film, Carrabba penned "Vindicated" in 10 minutes,<ref>Valmero A. (2010.) Chris Carrabba shares stories behind Dashboard Confessional's music Template:Webarchive, loQal.ph</ref><ref>Richardson S. (2004.) Vindication: Emo superhero Chris Carrabba puts a new spin on Spider-Man Template:Webarchive, The Boston Phoenix, 18Template:Ndash24 June.</ref><ref>Segovia J.-A. Q. (2010.) Chris Carrabba knows how to be funny Template:Webarchive, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 29 May.</ref> inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film.<ref>Template:YouTube</ref>

"I Need a Sure Thing" has since then been performed during the Dusk and Summer tour, but not thereafter.Template:Citation needed

Reception

"Vindicated" was released to radio on June 1, 2004.<ref name=FMQB>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> "Vindicated" received significant airplay on US alternative rock radio stations in late 2004, peaking at #2 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. It was held off from the #1 spot by Three Days Grace's "Just Like You".<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Track listing

UK maxi single

1. "Vindicated" – 3:20
2. "The Warmth of the Sand" – 4:17
3. "Hands Down" – 3:07

   Track 3 taken from the So Impossible EP.

Music video

Directed by Nigel Dick, the music video, through the view of an individual reading a comic book, features the band performing the song in Doctor Octopus' hideout interspersed with scenes from the film.<ref>Template:YouTube</ref>

Chart history

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Chart (2004)	Peak position
Canada (Nielsen BDS)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	80
Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	14
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	31