Taylor Swift writes original song for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift is fulfilling a childhood dream: The Guardian reports that the singer has written an original song for "Toy Story 5". The track is titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" and will be released this week before the film comes to cinemas later in the month.

Swift worked on the song with her longtime producer Jack Antonoff. Deadline reports that it is a country track – a genre to which the 36-year-old is returning to her roots. In a statement, Swift said: "I have always dreamed of being able to write for these characters that I have loved since I was five years old, when I watched the first Toy Story film."

Ending speculation and Oscar chances

The announcement ends months of speculation among Swift's fanbase. Stern reports that rumours about her involvement in the soundtrack have been circulating for a long time. With the new song, Swift could also enter the Oscar discussion – Variety suggests that the track has the potential for an Academy Award nomination.

Swift's involvement in "Toy Story 5" marks another expansion of her artistic activities beyond her music career. The collaboration with Pixar and Disney shows how established the artist is in the entertainment industry. The song will be part of the official film score and is intended to underscore the emotional depth of the animation.