LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift released a new track titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” on Friday as part of the official soundtrack for Toy Story 5, according to posts on her social media accounts.
Swift shared a video clip alongside the release that showed her childhood dressed in a cowgirl costume inspired by the character Jessie from the Toy Story franchise.
In a statement, Swift said the song reflected her long-standing connection to the animated series, describing herself as a “Toy Story kid” who grew up with the films.
She said the project felt both like a new creative direction and a return to familiar themes, and she credited director Andrew Stanton, composer Randy Newman, and songwriter Jack Antonoff for their collaboration on the track.
Swift said the song was created with appreciation for the characters and themes of the Toy Story franchise, which she said influenced her childhood.
“I Knew It, I Knew You” was released ahead of the scheduled premiere of Toy Story 5 on June 17.
A portion of the lyrics shared by Swift reflects on recognition and familiarity between characters, referencing themes of reunion and memory.
