"Vindicated" is a song by American

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. It was written by

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with production from Don Gilmore and

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. The song was released on May 31, 2004 as the lead single from the

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of the film ''

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''. The song was included on Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio album, ''

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'' (2006) as a bonus track on some pressings and on deluxe edition versions. Played over the film's end credits, "Vindicated" is the theme for the film.

History

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, inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film. "I Need a Sure Thing" has since then been performed during the ''Dusk and Summer'' Tour but not thereafter.

Reception

"Vindicated" was released to radio on June 1, 2004. "Vindicated" received significant airplay on US alternative rock radio stations in late 2004, peaking at #2 on ''

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chart. It was held off from the #1 spot by

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's " Just Like You".

Track listing

UK maxi single #"Vindicated" – 3:20 #"The Warmth of the Sand" – 4:17 #"Hands Down" – 3:07 #:Track 3 taken from the ''So Impossible'' EP.

Music video

Directed by

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, the

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, 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.

Chart history

References

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