Dad Breaks World Record with Song Saying “I Love You” in 521 Languages

A devoted father has turned his love into music, creating the ultimate birthday gift for his son: a song that says “I love you” in 521 different languages.

Philip Halloun from Denmark set a new record for the most languages featured in a single musical piece with a heartfelt tribute to his son, William.

The 41-year-old, who speaks Danish, English, Arabic, and a bit of Hebrew, French, and Chinese, used various tools to translate the remaining languages, bringing the ambitious project to life.

The number 521 was carefully chosen—it reflects William’s birthday on 21 May, and the song marked his son’s first birthday.

Philip surpassed the previous record of 398 languages, set by Suneet Haran from India in 2024.

Expecting his second child with wife Dina, Philip explained his motivation: “I wanted this birthday gift to be something that showed my devotion, and a goal I could achieve for him to remember forever. The melody on the guitar is a little piece I wrote for him even before he was born, and I’ve always played it for him.”

With 20 years of experience writing and producing music for artists worldwide, Philip acknowledged that the project was no small feat.

“The hardest part was ensuring that the pronunciation of all the languages was correct and recording them so that they flowed smoothly and harmoniously,” he said. “Since the lyrics say ‘I love you’ in every language, my message to him is that I will always love him, no matter what, in every language.”

Philip also shared that while the song is dedicated to William, it is meant to spread love globally. “I hope the song and the record can serve as a mantra, bringing love into the hearts of those who need it most,” he said.

Reflecting on the achievement, he added, “It feels amazing to break this record. I grew up reading Guinness World Records books with my brother, and it’s an honour to now be part of that legacy.”