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Imagine a country-tinged melody tucked into Andy’s old toy chest — that’s the vibe Taylor Swift is bringing to Toy Story 5. In a recent interview she confirmed she and Jack Antonoff co-wrote and produced a new track titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," a song that lands as a single on June 5 and joins the film’s soundtrack when the full album drops on June 19, the same day the movie hits theaters.
Three collectible CD editions are already available for pre-order from Taylor’s official store, while supplies last. Each disc offers a different take on the song: the film version (whose cover features Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and Woody), an acoustic rendition illustrated with Jessie beside a tree and a rubber swing, and a piano version showing Woody, Jessie and Buzz perched on that same swing. It’s a neat bit of merchandising that doubles as a small narrative—each sleeve hints at a different emotional shade of the piece.
The song itself leans into country roots, drawing inspiration from Jessie’s arc across the Toy Story saga. Short lines. Long memories. Swift said she found an immediate connection with the character’s history, especially the journey Jessie's been on since Toy Story 2. Director and co-writer Andrew Stanton has praised that connection, noting how naturally Taylor tuned into Jessie’s voice and the life she’s lived on-screen. He described the track as feeling like it had always belonged to Toy Story, the sort of discovery that seems fated.
Jack Antonoff’s collaboration gives the piece a textured warmth, one that balances nostalgia with a clear modern pop-country sensibility. Fans can expect a song that sits comfortably inside the film yet stands on its own as a single—something you might hum on the way out of the theater or on the drive home.
Toy Story 5 opens in cinemas on June 19, 2026. Whether you collect the limited CDs or queue the single on release day, this tune is already shaping up to be a cornerstone of the movie’s emotional landscape. Will it become one of those melodies you can’t shake? Wait for the first chorus.
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