song out around 5 (maybe more) years ago.....

[PatTheRat]

it was just some guy talking saying things such as 'enjoy life, you only have one chance to do so' etc etc.

It was played over a gentle peice of music. I think it might have got to number one, or pretty high up in the charts anyway.

any ideas?

[robunibumuk]

everybody's free (To wear sunscreen) by baz lurmann

[BigDogsWang]

just pipped me to it!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gary.hart/lyricsl/luhrmann.html

[wideboy]

Sure it isn't Desiderata (much longer ago though)

Desiderata


Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.


If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.


Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.


Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.


Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.


Strive to be happy.


--- Max Ehrmann, 1927

[RonaldosDub]

sunscreen by baz lurhman!! mad song indeed!

[littleoldme]

...and it did indeed reach Number 1 in 1999. Baz Luhrmann, also known as the director of Strictly Ballroom, was actually the producer of the, er, "song", the spoken vocals being provided by actor Lee Perry.