Taylor Swift is sharing alternate versions of her new Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
On Sunday (June 7), the 36-year-old pop superstar made acoustic and piano versions of the track available for digital download.
Swift announced the releases on her Instagram Story, sharing Apple Music links to both versions of the song. The tracks are also available for purchase individually for 99 cents each via her website.
The original studio version of “I Knew It, I Knew You” was released on Friday (June 5) and will appear on the soundtrack for Toy Story 5. The fifth installment in the animated franchise is set to hit theaters on June 19, with the soundtrack arriving the same day.
Swift officially revealed on June 1 that she would be contributing “I Knew It, I Knew You” to Toy Story 5, while also offering physical copies of the song through her website. The acoustic and piano renditions had previously only been available as CD singles.
Written from Jessie’s perspective, the song finds the cowgirl reflecting on cherished memories with Woody while rekindling her romance with Buzz Lightyear as the toys embark on new adventures together.
“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 on X. “And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond.”
“I Knew It, I Knew You” also marks another collaboration between Swift and longtime producer Jack Antonoff.
Toy Story 5 director and screenwriter Andrew Stanton praised the collaboration, saying in a statement, “It’s incredible just how meaningful it’s been having Taylor write and perform this song.”
The film reunites franchise stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, while Joan Cusack returns as Jessie. This time around, the beloved toys face a new challenge as technology and tablets compete for the attention of today’s children.
