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Taylor Swift Unveils "I Knew It, I Knew You" Music Video Featuring Toy Story Footage

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Taylor Swift Unveils "I Knew It, I Knew You" Music Video Featuring Toy Story Footage
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Taylor Swift Unveils "I Knew It, I Knew You" Music Video Featuring Toy Story Footage

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Taylor Swift has officially released the music video for her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You.” This country-inflected track was contributed by Swift as an original song for the upcoming film “Toy Story 5.” The release of this music video provides fans with a visual component to the song, further connecting it to the beloved animated franchise.

The video itself is a compilation of footage drawn exclusively from the “Toy Story” films.

It prominently features the character Jessie, who also served as the inspiration for the song and is depicted on its cover art.

Viewers can access the music video on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Swift’s new single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” became available on streaming services shortly after she announced its release earlier in the week.

To accompany the initial announcement, she shared a vintage video on social media, showing herself as a young girl wearing a red cowgirl hat and an embroidered shirt, hinting at the song's thematic connection.

Reflecting on the creative process, Swift shared her sentiments about writing the song.

She described it as both a “musical departure and coming home at the same time,” noting that creating something for Jessie presented a new challenge while also feeling like second nature.

Swift, a self-proclaimed “Toy Story kid” since the age of five, expressed her enduring connection to the franchise, stating her intention to be on this adventure “to infinity and beyond.”

She extended her gratitude to Andrew Stanton for envisioning her for the project years ago when he wrote the newest film.

Swift also acknowledged Randy Newman for his contributions to the “Toy Story” musical world.

She co-produced and co-wrote the song with Jack Antonoff, marking their first collaboration since their work on “The Tortured Poets Department.” In addition to the digital single, physical CD and vinyl versions of the track were offered, though these quickly sold out.

“Toy Story 5” is scheduled for its gala premiere on June 9, with its theatrical release set for June 19.

Source: Variety

Key points

  • Taylor Swift has released the music video for her new single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” an original song for “Toy Story 5.”
  • The music video is composed entirely of footage from the “Toy Story” franchise and focuses on the character Jessie.
  • Swift co-produced and co-wrote the song with Jack Antonoff, marking their first collaboration since “The Tortured Poets Department.”
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