Taylor Swift has shared new details about how her song for Toy Story 5 came together, revealing that the entire process was completed in just eight hours. In a behind-the-scenes video released alongside the film, Swift explained that an early screening of the movie sparked an immediate creative response.
Swift said she watched the film late in the morning and left feeling inspired by its story and characters. After returning home, she began writing what would become I Knew It, I Knew You, the song featured during the movie’s end credits. She also recorded and produced the track the same day before presenting it to Disney and Pixar executives.
The singer described the experience as intense but exciting, noting that the tight deadline pushed her to work quickly. Photos and video clips shared as part of the project also highlighted her longtime connection to the Toy Story franchise, which she has followed since childhood.
The new song adds another musical chapter to the long-running animated series, which has remained a major part of popular culture for decades. For Swift, the opportunity brought together a childhood favorite and a fast-moving creative challenge.