"Call Me Irresponsible" is a song that playfully embraces a carefree attitude, where the singer doesn't mind being seen as unconventional or even reckless. Originally composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, there are differing accounts of its initial inspiration, with one suggesting it was meant to playfully parody Judy Garland's well-known problems, and another stating it was intended for Fred Astaire to sing in a film. Sammy Cahn reportedly took particular pleasure in crafting the lyrics with many five-syllable words. When you play this song, you're channeling a charming defiance, a joyful shrug at expectations.