Taylor Swift Reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ Inspired a Song Written in a Single Day
Taylor Swift is in the news a lot these days, but most recently for her involvement with Toy Story 5, which premieres today!
Swift is sharing more details about how her original Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” came together, and the story behind it is almost as remarkable as the song itself.
A Screening, a Burst of Inspiration, and a New Toy Story Anthem
Taylor Swift’s original Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” is quickly climbing the charts and becoming a fan favorite hit.
The story behind it is almost as remarkable as the song itself.
According to Swift, an early screening of Toy Story 5 sparked an immediate creative reaction.
After watching the film, she rushed home with what she called a case of the “songwriter zoomies” and began working on the movie’s end-credit track.
TOMORROW WE GET TS5. Oh how I love this phenomenal movie. Disney and @Pixar’s @toystory 5 is in theaters everywhere tomorrow (!!!!!) pic.twitter.com/aEcyGXTgSS
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 18, 2026
In a video shared on release day, Swift revealed that she attended a screening at 11 a.m. and spent the rest of the day writing, producing, and recording the song.
Even more impressive? She did all of this before a scheduled evening meeting with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar leadership.
Jessie Inspired the Song
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Swift explained during a Good Morning America interview that much of her inspiration came from Jessie, the beloved cowgirl introduced in Toy Story 2.
The singer reflected on Jessie’s emotional journey throughout the franchise, including the heartbreak fans witnessed in her iconic Toy Story 2 storyline.
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Swift said Toy Story 5 gives the character a new chapter, helping her find the direction for the song almost immediately.
She also credited longtime Toy Story composer Randy Newman for helping shape the franchise’s musical identity and praised his support throughout the process.
A Lifelong Toy Story Fan
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Swift described writing for the Toy Story universe as a dream come true. She shared that she has loved the characters since childhood.
After seeing the film, she immediately called her collaborator, Jack Antonoff, and told him they needed to write the song.
Photo: ABC News
The result was “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a track born from a single screening, a burst of inspiration, and a lifelong connection to one of Pixar’s most beloved franchises.
Photo: Pixar
The song is now available on all streaming services, and Toy Story 5 premieres today. Be sure to celebrate and check out the fun.
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