Taylor Swift Reveals Creative Process Behind 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift Shares Insights on Her New Song for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift has offered fans an exclusive look into the creation of her emotional end-credits song, I Knew It, I Knew You, for the upcoming film Toy Story 5. In a recently released video, the talented singer-songwriter disclosed that she composed, produced, and recorded the song shortly after attending an early screening of the animated feature. Describing the day as "one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life," Swift shared how inspiration hit her almost immediately after watching the film. This candid revelation has ignited excitement among her followers and provided a rare insight into the rapid creative process behind this eagerly awaited track.

Swift's Rapid Creation of I Knew It, I Knew You

In a video posted on her X account, Taylor Swift explained that I Knew It, I Knew You, the end-credits song for Toy Story 5, was crafted and recorded in just one day following her viewing of the film. The Grammy-winning artist recounted how she watched Toy Story 5 at 11 a.m. and was immediately inspired, experiencing what she referred to as “the songwriter zoomies.” She stated, “After seeing ‘Toy Story 5,’ I felt so inspired that I went home and wrote the end credit song for it.” By 6:57 p.m., the track was produced, and she was already recording vocals in preparation for a meeting with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar's leadership.

Calling it “one of the most fun days of my life,” Swift reflected on her deep connection to the franchise, expressing that she had “always dreamed” of creating music for the beloved characters she cherished since childhood. She mentioned that she “instantly fell in love” with Toy Story 5 during the early screening and wrote the song “as soon as I got 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 breaking records, achieving multiple streaming, sales, and radio milestones within just 24 hours. The song has become the biggest 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 history on Spotify as the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist. The track also made a significant impact on the charts and radio, breaking records for the most country radio adds and securing Swift her 32nd number-one position on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, further solidifying her dominance across both digital and traditional music platforms. Toy Story 5 is set to premiere in theaters in India on June 19, 2026.