Taylor Swift has released the song "I Knew It, I Knew You" created for Toy Story 5. The track stands out as a work that highlights the artist's early country tones once again.
With the release of the song, comments emerged noting Swift's return to her musical style before her pop career. The track features lively country-pop vibes with touches of banjo and mandolin.
Swift wrote the song for the character Jessie
In an Instagram post, Swift said that writing this song felt like "a musical farewell and a return home at the same time." She described creating something for Jessie as both a new challenge and a natural process.
Swift also wrote that being part of the Toy Story world since she was five years old still feels like an adventure to her, emphasizing her long-standing connection to the series since childhood.
Collaborated again with Jack Antonoff
Swift was accompanied by Jack Antonoff, with whom she has worked for many years, on the song. Their collaboration is presented as a new contribution to the musical world of the series.
In her post, Swift also thanked Andrew Stanton and Randy Newman, who has shaped the musical structure of the series for years. She expressed that being part of the Toy Story musical universe created by Newman is special to them.
A new name in the Toy Story musical universe
Swift is the latest major artist to join the Toy Story musical world. Previously, artists like Sarah McLachlan and Chris Stapleton have also contributed to this universe.
The artist also has a history of creating songs for film projects. Swift previously prepared "Safe and Sound" for The Hunger Games and "Today Was a Fairytale" for Valentine’s Day.
Toy Story 5 is scheduled to be released on June 19. There is already curiosity about how the new song will reflect the film's musical identity.