Taylor Swift's Journey Behind the Heartfelt Song for Toy Story 5 Revealed!
Taylor Swift Shares Insights on Her New Song for Toy Story 5
In an exciting revelation, Taylor Swift has given fans a glimpse into the making of her touching end-credits song, I Knew It, I Knew You, for the upcoming Toy Story 5. In a newly released video, the talented artist explained that she wrote, produced, and recorded the song shortly after attending an early screening of the film. Swift described that day as "one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life," sharing how the film sparked her creativity almost instantly. This heartfelt account has stirred anticipation among her fans and offers a fascinating look at the swift creative process behind this highly anticipated track.
How Taylor Swift Crafted I Knew It, I Knew You for Toy Story 5
In a video shared on her X account, Taylor Swift revealed that she composed I Knew It, I Knew You in just one day following her viewing of Toy Story 5. The Grammy-winning singer recalled watching the film at 11 a.m. and experiencing what she called “the songwriter zoomies.” She humorously noted, “Went to go see ‘Toy Story 5,’ got so inspired, got the songwriter zoomies, went home, wrote the end credit song for ‘Toy Story 5.’” By 6:57 p.m., the track was produced, and she was already recording vocals ahead of a meeting with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar's leadership.
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
Reflecting on her long-standing connection to the Toy Story franchise, Swift expressed that she had “always dreamed” of creating music for the beloved characters she cherished since childhood. She shared that she “fell instantly in love” with Toy Story 5 during the early screening and wrote the song as soon as she returned home, adding, “Sometimes you just know, right?”
Record-Breaking Success of I Knew It, I Knew You
Since its release on June 5 as part of the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, Taylor Swift's I Knew It, I Knew You has been on a record-breaking path, achieving remarkable streaming, sales, and radio milestones within just 24 hours. The song quickly became the top country single of 2026 on Apple Music and set a new record for the highest first-day plays by a soundtrack song. Additionally, it made a significant impact on Spotify, becoming the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist. The track also made waves on the charts, setting records for the most country radio adds and earning Swift her 32nd number-one position on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, further solidifying her influence across both digital and traditional music platforms.