WATCH: What made Pharrell cry ‘Happy’ tears of joy?

MANILA, Philippines – It’s a sight you won’t often see – eternally cool, unruffled Pharrell breaking down in tears over his own song.

During an interview with none other than Oprah Winfrey, Pharrell talked about his work and his music.

“Zero airplay, nothing. And the next thing you know, we put out the video… and all of a sudden, BOOM,” he told Oprah, about “Happy.”

“It was no longer my song,” he said.

That proved to be true – in the best way possible.

Oprah then showed Pharrell a montage featuring people around the world singing and dancing to his song, “Happy,” which was recently nominated for an Academy Award.

The video featured people of all walks of life, from countries such as Slovakia, Malawi, Taiwan, Portugal, Iceland, and of course, the Philippines (among many nations), dancing to the hit song.

Click here to watch the viral “Happy” video featuring typhoon Yolanda survivors dancing to the cheery tune.

Wearing his now-famous oversized hat (this time, in a shade of deep green), Pharrell was visibly moved at what he saw.

Pharrell was speechless for a while, before talking about the song and its impact on him.

“It’s overwhelming because I love what I do and I just appreciate the fact that like, people have believed in me so long that I can make it to this point to feel that,” he said through tears.

“Sorry,” he said sheepishly.

“I get it!” said Oprah.

Pharrell is known as a versatile musician, from writing the kid-friendly “Happy” to collaborating with artists like Robin Thicke for the risque hit “Blurred Lines.” Pharrell also won Producer of the Year at the 2014 Grammys (non-classical category).

All accomplishments aside, this is one version of Pharrell we’re absolutely “Happy” to see. – Rappler.com