For the Love of Lyrics and Lexicons: Lyrics from "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Baz Luhrmann

Grab your shades and groove along this list of words as smooth as SPF 50. This tuneful list will navigate you through life's UV rays, reminding you to lather up with laughter and protect your souls from the burnout of existence.

Produced and performed by Baz Luhrmann.
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  1. sunscreen
    a lotion used to protect the skin from ultraviolet light
    Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '99
    Wear sunscreen

    If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it
    The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists
    Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
    Than my own meandering experience, I will dispense this advice now
  2. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '99
    Wear sunscreen

    If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it
    The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists
    Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
    Than my own meandering experience, I will dispense this advice now
  3. reliable
    conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
    Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '99
    Wear sunscreen

    If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it
    The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists
    Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
    Than my own meandering experience, I will dispense this advice now
  4. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
    Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '99
    Wear sunscreen

    If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it
    The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists
    Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
    Than my own meandering experience, I will dispense this advice now
  5. dispense
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
    Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '99
    Wear sunscreen

    If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it
    The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists
    Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
    Than my own meandering experience, I will dispense this advice now
  6. recall
    bring to mind
    Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind
    You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth
    Until they've faded, but trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back
    At photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now
    How much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked
  7. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
    Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind
    You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth
    Until they've faded, but trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back
    At photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now
    How much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked
  8. algebra
    the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
    Don't worry about the future
    Or worry, but know that worrying
    Is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubble gum
    The real troubles in your life
    Are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind
    The kind that blindsides you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday
  9. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
    Don't worry about the future
    Or worry, but know that worrying
    Is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubble gum
    The real troubles in your life
    Are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind
    The kind that blindsides you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday
  10. apt
    at risk of or subject to experiencing something
    Don't worry about the future
    Or worry, but know that worrying
    Is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubble gum
    The real troubles in your life
    Are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind
    The kind that blindsides you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday
  11. blindside
    catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences
    Don't worry about the future
    Or worry, but know that worrying
    Is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubble gum
    The real troubles in your life
    Are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind
    The kind that blindsides you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday
  12. reckless
    characterized by careless unconcern
    Do one thing every day that scares you

    Saying, don't be reckless with other people's hearts
    Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours
  13. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
    Don't waste your time on jealousy
    Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind
    The race is long and in the end, it's only with yourself
    Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults
    If you succeed in doing this, tell me how
    Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements
  14. insult
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    Don't waste your time on jealousy
    Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind
    The race is long and in the end, it's only with yourself
    Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults
    If you succeed in doing this, tell me how
    Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements
  15. berate
    censure severely or angrily
    Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much
    Or berate yourself either
    Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's
  16. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
    Be nice to your siblings, they're your best link to your past
    And the people most likely to stick with you in the future
  17. inalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
    Accept certain inalienable truths
    Prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too, will get old
    And when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young
    Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble
    And children respected their elders
  18. reasonable
    not excessive or extreme
    Accept certain inalienable truths
    Prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too, will get old
    And when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young
    Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble
    And children respected their elders
  19. noble
    having high or elevated character
    Accept certain inalienable truths
    Prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too, will get old
    And when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young
    Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble
    And children respected their elders
  20. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
    Be careful whose advice you buy but be patient with those who supply it
    Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past
    From the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts
    And recycling it for more than it's worth

    But trust me on the sunscreen
Created on Sun Feb 04 20:00:00 EST 2024 (updated Mon Feb 12 14:45:14 EST 2024)

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