Taylor Swift's New Single: A Heartfelt Tribute to Toy Story's Jessie!

Taylor Swift has released her latest single, "I Knew It, I Knew You," for the upcoming animated film "Toy Story 5." This original country track reflects the emotional journey of Jessie, the iconic cowgirl. Swift shared a nostalgic video on social media, expressing her excitement about the project and her gratitude to director Andrew Stanton. Co-written with Jack Antonoff, the song captures the essence of childhood memories and the beloved characters from the Toy Story franchise. Fans can now enjoy this heartfelt tribute, which is available on all major platforms.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 5, 2026, 13:05 IST

Taylor Swift Releases New Single for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift has just dropped her latest single titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," an original country song that will be part of the soundtrack for the highly anticipated animated feature "Toy Story 5." This touching ballad is crafted to reflect the journey of Jessie, the beloved cowgirl character voiced by Joan Cusack. The lyrics explore themes of reunion, rediscovery, and the emotional reconnection with someone thought to be lost. While the song offers fans a sneak peek into Jessie's story, further details about her character's arc in the film are still under wraps.

In celebration of the release, Swift posted a nostalgic home video on her social media, featuring herself as a cowgirl in her childhood, with a snippet of the song playing in the background. In her Instagram update, she shared her thoughts on the songwriting process, saying, "Creating this song felt like both a new adventure and a return to my roots. Writing for Jessie was a unique challenge, yet it felt so natural. Being a fan of @toystory since I was five is a journey I intend to continue, to infinity and beyond."

Swift also expressed her gratitude to the director of "Toy Story 5," Andrew Stanton, for including her in this project. She stated, "A huge thank you to the brilliant Andrew Stanton for envisioning me for this role all those years ago when you penned this latest film. I also want to thank the incredible @randynewmanofficial for the beautiful musical landscape of songs and scores you've created over the years. You've built the musical world of Toy Story, and we are fortunate to be part of it."

The song was co-written with Swift's long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff, who helped draw inspiration from the cherished characters and stories that influenced their childhoods. "When I say 'we,' I mean myself and my friend @jackantonoff. We poured so much love into this for the characters that made us laugh and taught us valuable lessons throughout our youth. 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from Toy Story 5 is available everywhere now," she concluded.