Taylor Swift has officially confirmed her involvement with Toy Story 5, announcing a new single titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You' set for release on June 5. The news comes after weeks of speculation fueled by subtle hints and Easter eggs.
Teasers and Clues
Swifties had been on high alert since April when Toy Story imagery briefly appeared on Taylor Swift's official website. On May 29, mysterious billboards featuring 13 clouds began appearing globally, and Pixar's social media accounts shared them with references to Taylor's lyrics. A countdown on Swift's website, featuring an animation of Toy Story 5's Jessie, further fueled anticipation.
Official Announcement
On June 1, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to confirm the news. She wrote: "It's a *Toy* Story. You knew it! My new original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Disney and @pixar's @toystory 5 will be yours on June 5th. I've always dreamed of writing for these characters I've adored since I was a 5-year-old watching the first Toy Story movie." She added that she fell in love with Toy Story 5 after an early screening and wrote the song immediately upon returning home.
Pre-order and Variations
Three CD variations of the single are available for pre-order on Taylor's website, including an acoustic version and a piano version.
Easter Eggs and Theories
Taylor had seemingly teased the collaboration over recent weeks. She edited the cover art for 1989 (Taylor's Version) to feature clouds instead of seagulls, a nod to TS5. She also capitalised the letters T and S in the lyrics of her Track 5s on Apple Music. In a New York Times interview, Taylor described a hypothetical song structure that fans believe matches the narrative of Toy Story 5, leading to widespread speculation.
The song is expected to be an emotional track, with fans already anticipating its impact. Taylor Swift continues to surprise her audience with creative collaborations and heartfelt music.
