Taylor Swift got 'songwriter zoomies' and penned Toy Story 5 song in a matter of hours
Swift says she wrote and recorded the end-credits song in about eight hours after an early screening, with Jack Antonoff as co-writer.
- On Friday, June 19, 2026, Taylor Swift's new track 'I Knew It, I Knew You' debuts over the end credits as Toy Story 5 opens in theaters.
- Swift wrote and produced the track in eight hours after watching an early screening, describing the sudden rush of creative inspiration as 'songwriter zoomies.'
- The track, co-written with Jack Antonoff, focuses on the character Jessie, the cowgirl toy, and reflects Swift's adoration for the franchise since age five.
- Disney kept the collaboration 'top secret' to surprise audiences, with cast members like Tom Hanks unaware of the track until shortly before the public announcement.
- Within the Pixar universe, the song represents a significant creative milestone for Swift, marking a return to country roots and blending emotional themes with franchise history.
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