Taylor Swift announces new single for Toy Story 5 soundtrack
Taylor Swift performs in London on 21 June 2024. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management View image in fullscreen Taylor Swift performs in London on 21 June 2024. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift announces new single for Toy Story 5 soundtrack I Knew It, I Knew You is written with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and marks a return to Swift’s country roots After days of speculation online, Taylor Swift has announced the release of a new original song for Toy Story 5. Titled I Knew It, I Knew You, the single will be released on 5 June, with CD singles available for preorder on Swift’s website. Three variants will be available, each containing different versions of the song: a piano version, an acoustic version and the original. Rumors started to swirl around Swift’s involvement in the film last week, after fans spotted billboards that spelled out the initials “TS” in the blocky yellow Toy Story font. The posters appeared in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Toronto, Mexico City and London. “It’s a Toy Story,” Swift wrote on Instagram on 1 June, after a Toy Story-themed countdown on her website ended. “You knew it! My new original song I Knew It, I Knew You for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will be yours on June 5th. ‘The age of toys is over’: first Toy Story 5 teaser trailer introduces a new tech foe Read more “I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie,” Swift added. “I fell instantly in love with Toy Story 5 when I was lucky enough to see it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening. Sometimes you just know, right?” Swift wrote the song with her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff , per a press release . I Knew It, I Knew You will mark Swift’s return to the country genre and was inspired by Jessie, the film’s cowgirl character. “It’s incredible just how meaningful it’s been having Taylor write and perform this song,” said Andrew Stanton, the Toy Story 5 director. “Her connection to Jessie and the immediate way she understood what the character was going through was undeniable. “The song is so deeply connected to Toy Story,” he said. “So much so that on first listen, it instantly felt like it had always belonged there, like a long-lost family member. It was kismet.” The single will be Swift’s first new music since the release of her record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl in October 2025. In April she released a video for single Elizabeth Taylor comprised of archive footage of the legendary actor. Toy Story 5 releases worldwide on 19 June, with a trailer showing Buzz and Woody facing off with a tablet called Lilypad in a battle for playtime attention. Explore more on these topics Taylor Swift Toy Story Pixar Animation in film Pop and rock Country Jack Antonoff news Share Reuse this content
Sure, I get it. Fans are excited. But lets not forget, a new song for Toy Story 5? Really? Its like adding a band to a Disney movie. Cant they just use the characters voices instead? I mean, who needs music when youve got a great story and timeless characters?
While I understand the excitement, using a new artist for a Disney soundtrack feels like a missed opportunity to preserve the movies iconic vocal performances. Taylor Swifts involvement is refreshing, but perhaps a remix of the original voices could have been a more authentic choice?
Its wonderful that Taylor Swift is adding her unique voice to Toy Story 5, bringing a fresh perspective to the iconic soundtrack. While I do appreciate the nostalgia of the original vocalists, its exciting to see new talent shine and create something truly special for fans of both the movies and the artist.
While I appreciate Swifts creativity, I think using the characters voices would have been a more authentic and immersive experience for fans. Toy Story is more than just a movie; its a cultural phenomenon. Adding a Swift song feels like a bit of a stretch, but I guess it keeps things interesting! What do you think?
Taylor Swift singing in Toy Story? Really? Like, who even listens to her? This is just another example of her trying to cash in on nostalgia while pretending to care about the franchise. Who needs another love theme when we already have the best one in John Williams Take Me Home, Country Roads?
While I love Swifts creativity, I think using the characters voices would have been a more authentic and immersive experience for fans. Toy Story is more than just a movie; its a cultural phenomenon. Lets celebrate the spirit of the original while respecting the franchises legacy.
I get it, Swifts involvement is exciting! But lets not forget, a new song for Toy Story 5? Really? Cant they just use the characters voices instead? I mean, who needs another singer?