Salvation
The Cranberries
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To all those people doing lines Don't do it, don't do it Inject your soul with liberty It's free, it's free To all the kids with heroin eyes Don't do it, don't do it Because it's not, not what it seems No, no it's not, not what it seems Salvation, salvation, salvation is free Salvation, salvation, salvation is free (Uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh) Do do do do do do do do Do do do doooo Do do do do do do do do Do do do doooo To all the parents with sleepless nights Sleepless nights Tie your kids home to their beds Clean their heads To all the kids with heroin eyes Don't do it, don't do it Because it's not, not what it seems No, no it's not, not what it seems Salvation, salvation, salvation is free Salvation, salvation, salvation is free Salvation, salvation, salvation is free Salvation, salvation, salvation is free (Uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh uh huh huh)
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Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan, Noel Hogan
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11 facts about this song
Release Year"Salvation" was released in 1996, serving as the lead single from the third album by Irish rock band "The Cranberries".
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Album InformationThis song is a track from their album "To The Faithful Departed", an album dedicated to people like their band member, Denny Cordell and the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
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Chart Performance"Salvation" was a commercial success reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe song has a strong anti-drugs message, with the lyrics directly advising the listeners that drugs lead to nowhere, and urging them to "get it on your own" without the help of substances.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Olivier Dahan, adopts a playful, circus theme but retains serious undertones aligning with its anti-drug abuse message.
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Live Performances"Salvation" was often performed live during The Cranberries' concerts and was a crowd favorite. During these performances, lead singer Dolores O'Riordan would often encourage the audience to sing along.
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Band's Standpoint"Salvation" marked a departure from The Cranberries’ signature sound. It's more punk-tinged, raw, and energetic than their previous releases that were mostly soft rock.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Some praised its stark, anti-drug message, while others criticized its sound as a breakaway from the band's existing musical style.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, with a running time of just over two minutes. This made it one of the most compact, yet impactful tracks from The Cranberries.
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Popular in Pop Culture"Salvation" continues to be popular in pop culture, being featured in the soundtrack of several films and TV series including the movie "The Cable Guy" starring Jim Carrey.
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Associated TragedyWith the untimely death of their lead vocalist, Dolores O'Riordan, in 2018, the song takes on a melancholic note, allowing fans to remember her powerful vocals and poignant lyrics.
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