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Taylor Swift Writes Original Song for 'Toy Story 5'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taylor Swift will write and perform an original song for the upcoming Pixar film "Toy Story 5."
  • The song, titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," is inspired by the character Jessie's journey and was co-written with Jack Antonoff.
  • "Toy Story 5" will explore the theme of "toys meeting technology" and is set to release on June 17.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is lending her musical talents to the highly anticipated "Toy Story 5," set to hit screens globally soon. Swift, a self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the "Toy Story" franchise since she was five years old, will pen and perform an original song for the film. Titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," the track is inspired by the evolving story of the beloved character Jessie.

Swift collaborated with her long-time partner Jack Antonoff on the song, infusing it with her signature narrative style and country music elements. Director and screenwriter Andrew Stanton praised Swift's deep understanding of the characters, noting that the song felt like a natural fit for the "Toy Story" universe.

Sometimes you just know, right?

โ€” Taylor SwiftSwift on completing the song "I Knew It, I Knew You" shortly after watching a preview of "Toy Story 5."

Hints of the collaboration began circulating globally with mysterious billboards featuring the initials "TS" in various cities, sparking fan speculation. Swift's official website later featured a "Toy Story 5"-themed countdown page, further fueling anticipation.

The upcoming film will delve into the complexities of "toys meeting technology." The story will present new challenges for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their companions when a smart tablet device named "Gabby Gabby" enters Bonnie's life. "I Knew It, I Knew You" is scheduled for digital release on June 5, ahead of the film's premiere.

It was like a family member who had been missing for years had finally come home.

โ€” Andrew StantonThe director of "Toy Story 5" on how Swift's song felt like a perfect fit for the film.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.