Everybody
Baz Luhrmann Lyrics

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. A 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.

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 You are not as fat as you imagine
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. 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
Be careful when dealing with other people. Don't play with their emotions or allow them to play with yours.

Floss
Take care of your teeth.

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
Don't focus on being jealous of other people. The competition is with yourself, not with others. Remember the good things that people say to you and forget about the insults. Keep romantic keepsakes and discard financial records that you no longer need.

Stretch
Exercise and take care of your body.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life The most interesting people I know Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't Get plenty of calcium Be kind to your knees You'll miss them when they're gone
Don't feel bad if you don't have your life completely figured out. The most interesting people don’t have it figured out at a young age. Take care of your body and its parts that may break down as you age.

Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't Maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the 'Funky Chicken' On your 75th wedding anniversary Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much Or berate yourself either Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's
Uncertainty is a part of life, you never know what may happen. Don't be too hard on yourself or too proud depending on the outcome of your actions. Luck plays a large role in everyone's life.

Enjoy your body, use it every way you can Don't be afraid of it or what other people think of it It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your own living room Read the directions even if you don't follow them Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly
Be confident about your own body and use it to its fullest potential. Ignore the opinions of others regarding your body. Use your physical abilities, dance with your own freedom, and read directions even if you don't follow them. Don't bother reading beauty magazines or you'll start to feel less attractive.

Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good 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
Spend time with your parents and be kind to your siblings. They are your family and they know you better than anyone else. They are the ones that have been with you since the beginning and will most likely continue to support you in life.

Understand that friends come and go But a precious few, who should hold on Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle For as the older you get The more you need the people you knew when you were young Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard Live in northern California once but leave before it makes you soft
Be aware that friends may come and go, but some people are worth keeping in your life. Even when you move away, try to stay in touch with people who were important to you at some point in your life. Try to live in different places but move on before it changes who you are.

Travel
Explore the world and experience different cultures.

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 Respect your elders
Some things in life are inevitable, like growing old and inflation. Don't be surprised when these things happen, as you may look upon the past with a favorable view. Respect the elderly and cherish their wisdom.

Don't expect anyone else to support you Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse But you never know when either one might run out Don't mess too much with your hair Or by the time you're 40 it will look 85 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
Don't rely on others to support you. Unexpected things can happen, such as the depletion of a trust fund or a divorce. Don't overdo it on hair treatments or it will look damaged as you age. Be discerning about whose advice you take and be patient with them. Advice may be filled with nostalgia and may only touch on the positive aspects of the past.

But trust me on the sunscreen
The most important advice from this speech is to wear sunscreen.