Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has provided fans with an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of her soundtrack song for 'Toy Story 5', titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You'. According to People, the Grammy-winning artist shared studio footage from the day she recorded the track on social media, offering insight into her creative process and describing it as one of the most thrilling days of her life.
Inspiration Strikes After Watching the Film
In the clip, Swift revealed that she had watched 'Toy Story 5' earlier that day and was immediately inspired to write the film's end-credit song. "I got so inspired, got the songwriter zoomies, went home, wrote the end credit song for Toy Story 5," Swift stated in the video. "We have now produced it and I'm doing vocals," she added, as per the outlet.
The singer noted that the footage was recorded at 6:57 p.m. and that she had only a few hours before then-Disney CEO Bob Iger and a Pixar executive were scheduled to visit the studio to hear the song. "We have not recorded it yet. And I think this is one of the most fun days of my life," she remarked.
Personal Touches and Premiere Highlights
Swift's social media post also featured a childhood photograph of herself dressed as a cowgirl alongside her brother Austin, as well as pictures with 'Toy Story 5' director Andrew Stanton, screenplay co-writer Kenna Harris, and images from the film's Los Angeles premiere. "TOMORROW WE GET TS5. Oh how I love this phenomenal movie," Swift captioned the post. "Disney and @pixar's @toystory 5 is in theaters everywhere tomorrow (!!!!! )"
The singer released 'I Knew It, I Knew You' on June 5 and, at the time, reflected on her connection to the beloved animated franchise. "Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once," Swift wrote. "And being a Toy Story kid from the age of 5 til now... is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond."
Live Performance at Premiere
On June 9, Swift attended the Los Angeles premiere of 'Toy Story 5', where she surprised audiences with a live performance of 'I Knew It, I Knew You' and joined legendary composer Randy Newman for a duet of the franchise's iconic song, 'You've Got a Friend in Me'. Addressing the audience, Swift expressed her gratitude for being associated with the film series. "It means the world to me to be a small part of the universe of these films," she said, according to People.
The singer also described 'Toy Story 5' as her favorite installment in the franchise, calling the movie "insanely beautiful" and "a masterpiece." Swift praised the filmmakers and artists behind the project, stating, "If you're in this room and you worked on this film, thank you so much. Your work is amazing and I hope you're all proud of yourselves."
She also paid tribute to actress Joan Cusack, who reprises her role as Jessie in the latest installment. "It's an honor to write for her," Swift said, adding that Cusack does "such an extraordinary job" portraying the beloved character, according to People.
'Toy Story 5' arrives in theatres on June 19.
