Now, if you’ve got children under 10 in your household, our next item may not take you by surprise. A kid’s song that took the world by storm in recent years has become the most-viewed YouTube video of all time. “Baby Shark Dance,” an earworm of unprecedented proportions, now has over 10 BILLION views on the streaming platform. Six years after release, the kids’ tune has knocked Latin pop hit “Despacito” off the top spot. But why? Let’s check out what’s so special about the Baby Shark.

The catchy tune and simple dance are irresistible. The “Baby Shark Dance” reigns supreme in the land of children’s media. The family favorite was created by a Korean educational entertainment company, and blew up when it was first released six years ago. Now it’s become the first YouTube video ever to surpass 10 billion views. With many translations, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, the early years tune has fans around the world.

And it’s even won the hearts of major music stars. Canadian super diva Celine Dion has been caught singing Baby Shark and riffing on the melody.

Meanwhile in Hong Kong, heartthrob Aaron Kwok is no match for the shark’s charms.

Dancing sweetly to an electronic version of the song, Kwok released this video promoting environmental protection on Father’s Day 2021. Many people say they can’t live without the song. As soon as it plays, grumpy children are engrossed in following the dance and parents can breathe a sigh of relief. The same magical song spells familial bliss in homes around the world.

Baby Shark has also sparked a renaissance for children’s music. There’s a monkey version too. That video has racked up over 900 million views.

A sweet melody, catchy lyrics, and a strong beat – what’s not to love? This is one earworm that has a permanent place in musical history.