Taylor Swift is officially part of the Toy Story universe. The global superstar has finally released I Knew It, I Knew You, an original song featured in Disney
and Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5, and marked the occasion with a heartfelt message to fans. Reflecting on her childhood love for the franchise, Swift described writing the song as both a "musical departure" and a return home. She also thanked director Andrew Stanton for envisioning her contribution years ago and paid tribute to legendary composer Randy Newman. Co-written with Jack Antonoff, the track is now available worldwide ahead of the film's release.
Taylor Swift on writing I Knew It, I Knew You
Taylor Swift has officially unveiled I Knew It, I Knew You, her original song for Disney and Pixar's highly anticipated Toy Story 5. The singer-songwriter shared the news with fans through an emotional social media post, describing the experience as both a creative challenge and a deeply personal milestone.
Swift revealed that writing the track felt like "a musical departure and coming home at the same time." The song was created for Jessie, one of the franchise's most beloved characters, making the project especially meaningful for the pop star, who has been a fan of Toy Story since childhood.
Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once. And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and… pic.twitter.com/gewjzSS0qg
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 5, 2026
To infinity and beyond, a childhood dream came true
In her message, Swift also reflected on growing up with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the Toy Story gang, calling the franchise a cherished part of her life since the age of five. She thanked Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton for imagining her as part of the film years ago and expressed gratitude to legendary composer Randy Newman, whose songs and scores helped define the musical identity of the franchise.
The 14 time Grammy award winner also revealed that she co-wrote I Knew It, I Knew You with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. The pair approached the song with what she described as immense admiration for the characters who entertained and inspired them throughout their childhoods.
About Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 centers on Jessie, Woody and Buzz as they face their biggest challenge yet: competing with a high-tech toy named Lilypad for Bonnie's attention. Blending humor, heart and timely themes, the film explores friendship, change and the impact of technology on childhood.
Toy Story 5 is all set to hit theatres on June 19, 2026.
