Taylor Swift: I Knew It, I Knew You review – giddy up! Song for Toy Story cowgirl Jessie is Swift’s best in years
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- Taylor Swift recorded “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Toy Story 5, positioning it as an answer to Randy Newman’s “When She Loved Me.”
- Randy Newman was praised by Taylor Swift as “incomparable” in a post acknowledging his creation of the Toy Story musical world.
- Jack Antonoff produced the track, returning after rumors of a strained partnership, and added a saxophone ending.
- Toy Story 5 features the song’s organic, handcrafted instrumentation, contrasting with the AI‑driven toys depicted in the film.
- Taylor Swift’s songwriting on the track is described as “tightest” and nostalgic, with critics calling it her best work in years.
Why it matters: Disney adds one new track to the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, boosting the franchise’s cultural relevance and giving Swift renewed critical acclaim after a lukewarm album.
