Salvation

The Cranberries

About Salvation

"Salvation" is the lead single from Irish rock band The Cranberries' third studio album To the Faithful Departed. The single had some success in the United States, where it reached number one on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks, and it was a chart hit in Europe and Australia, peaking at number four in Iceland, number six in Italy, number seven in New Zealand and number eight in Australia and Ireland. It also reached the top 20 in Walloon Belgium, Finland, France and the United Kingdom.  


Year:
1996
2:23
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To all the 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 
'Cause it's not, not what it seems 
Oh no it's not, not what it seems 

[Chorus]
Salvation, Salvation, Salvation is free 
Salvation, Salvation, Salvation is free 

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 
'Cause it's not, not what it seems 
No no it's not, not what it seems 

[Chorus]

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The Cranberries

The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. The band consists of vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler. Although widely associated with alternative rock, the band's sound also incorporates indie pop, post-punk, Irish folk and pop rock elements. more »

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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".
Album Information
This 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.
Chart Performance
"Salvation" was a commercial success reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The 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.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Olivier Dahan, adopts a playful, circus theme but retains serious undertones aligning with its anti-drug abuse message.
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.
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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
Song Length
The 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.
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.
Associated Tragedy
With 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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