Pharrell opened up about what really went down behind the scenes when he created the polarizing earworm 'Happy.'

During an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Pharrell made a shocking confession about his optimistic hit, “ Happy .” The track, which featured in Despicable Me 2 and its soundtrack served as positive reinforcement for listeners. But according to Pharrell writing the smash “broke him.”

Pharrell Williams told Zane Lowe's Apple Music interview series that writing "Happy" broke him.Williams said writing "Happy" for "Despicable Me 2" came from a place of sarcasm.He said the song's success made him realize his insignificance in the universe.

Pharrell Williams shared insights into the creation of his hit song "Happy," revealing its origins were rooted in sarcasm rather than genuine joy.

Pharrell Williams recently reflected on his 2013 hit song “Happy,” and it’s not as gleeful as it sounds.