"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 included on Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio album, Dusk and Summer (2006) as a bonus track on some pressings and on deluxe edition versions.

[4] 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,[5][6][7] inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film.

[10] UK maxi single 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.