MANILA, Philippines -- ?We?re Brothers Forever? has become a hit as Filipinos and even people of different nationalities are now making their own versions of the song, YouTube-style.

Sang and composed by Renaldo Lapuz, a Filipino contestant in the recent season of American Idol, the song has become a viral video which has inspired people to post their own clips singing the tune.

Donning a white hat that had Simon Cowell?s name printed on it, and a silver cape ala Elvis Presley, Lapuz auditioned for American Idol, a popular reality singing competition, in the hopes of making it to Hollywood.

While he failed to make the cut during the show, Cowell made a bold prediction that Lapuz?s song might become a hit record.

YouTube users believe so.

One user has decided to make a remix of the song, which has also been posted on YouTube.

Another user has created a dance remix version of the song, which has been made available for download.

Other users -- children, adults, Filipinos and foreigners, have shot video clips of them singing the tune.

A Filipino called "Komikero" had his own version of the song, as a salute to his fellow "brother."

A searchsearch on YouTube of ?We're Brothers Forever" has produced more than 300 related videos so far.

During his audition, Lapuz said he wanted to "give hope to those in despairs" (sic) and those who are weak.

Lapuz admitted he was a fan of Cowell.