Taylor Swift's New Song for Toy Story 5: 'I Knew It, I Knew You
Taylor Swift is set to release a new song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming movie “Toy Story 5.” The singer shared on Instagram that she wrote the song after watching an early screening of the film and expressed her excitement about writing for the beloved characters from the Toy Story franchise. The song is a nod to Swift’s country roots and will be available for pre-order on her website in acoustic and piano versions.
Swift has been teasing her involvement in “Toy Story 5” with billboards in various cities, featuring the initials “TS” and 13 cartoon clouds, a reference to her lucky number. The singer’s website now features a countdown screen with a graphic of a ranch house, a “TS” billboard, and the character Jessie from the Toy Story series. Disney revealed that the song was inspired by Jessie, the cowgirl toy from “Toy Story 2,” and praised Swift for capturing the essence of the character in her music.
Director Andrew Stanton described the collaboration with Taylor Swift as “kismet” and emphasized the emotional connection between the song and the Toy Story franchise. He commended Swift for her understanding of Jessie’s character and the depth of emotion she brought to the song. Swift worked with Jack Antonoff to write and produce the track, staying true to her country music roots while blending in elements of her signature style.
Fans can look forward to the release of “I Knew It, I Knew You” on Friday, along with acoustic and piano versions of the single. The song marks a special moment for Swift as she fulfills her childhood dream of writing for the iconic Toy Story characters. Stay tuned for the release of this heartfelt and nostalgic track that pays tribute to the beloved animated series.