Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) - Baz Luhrmann

“Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)“ is a spoken word song that was released in 1999. The song was created by filmmaker and screenwriter Baz Luhrmann. It features a commencement speech given by Mary Schmich, a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, which was published as an essay titled “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young.“ Baz Luhrmann set this speech to music and released it as a single. The song became a surprise hit in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It features a slow and reflective melody, with Schmich’s words imparting life advice to listeners, particularly the younger generation. The main theme of the song revolves around wisdom and life lessons, encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest, take risks, and not be afraid of failure. It emphasizes the importance of wearing sunscreen as a metaphor for taking care of oneself and being mindful of one’s health. The song’s po