Taylor Swift put on cowboy boots and a hat, making all her listeners cha-cha with her recent release. After traversing pop, soul, alternative, and indie folk genres in her albums, the 36-year-old is back with her classic country song. The 36-year-old officially released her original track, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You,’ for the upcoming animated adventure-drama film, ‘Toy Story 5.’ While the star casually tops the streaming charts with her albums, Swift has also collaborated on different projects over the years, either by starring as an actor or by creating verses that resonate with the characters and themes. Let’s take a look at all the Taylor Swift songs that were part of the movies.
‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ from ‘Toy Story 5’
Reflecting on the beloved character Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, the track channels themes of reconciliation and reconnecting with an old friend who had drifted apart. Swift released the song alongside a video of her childhood, where she wore a red hat and boots, adorably walking around, just like Jessie. While the character’s arc is under wraps, the film ‘Toy Story 5’ will be released on June 19, 2026. “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. And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond,” she wrote in the caption of her post about the release.
‘Safe & Sound feat. The Civil Wars’ from ‘The Hunger Games’
Evoking the theme of survival amidst chaos and taking a breath of fresh air after the battle, Taylor Swift created the song ‘Safe & Sound’ with the band ‘The Civil Wars’ for the dystopian adventure film, ‘The Hunger Games.’ In the film, the song is tuned to the emotions of Katniss Everdeen, who needs to believe that everything will eventually work out. The character sings the lullaby to her 12-year-old sister, promising to protect her even though she knows she perhaps could not, as per Genius.
‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever feat. Zayn’ from ‘Fifty Shades Darker’
Taylor Swift collaborated with former ‘One Direction’ member Zayn Malik to create one of the decade’s most aching yet grooving songs. With the theme of missing the former partner in a way that life feels ablaze, night seems depressing, and the morning brings memories, the song became part of ‘Fifty Shades Darker.’ The soundtrack complies with the complicated feelings between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, building tension between the characters at the Masquerade ball. The song became an instant hit with listeners and topped the streaming charts after its release.
‘Today Was A Fairytale ’ from ‘Valentine’s Day’
Taylor Swift offered the song ‘Today Was A Fairytale’ to ‘Valentine’s Day,’ the film in which the singer made her acting debut opposite ‘Twilight’ star Taylor Lautner. “When this movie opportunity came about, I reached back into my pocket and thought, ‘I think this is perfect for the soundtrack. I hope it’s perfect for the soundtrack,’” Swift said to The Tennessean. Channeling the themes of the spark of the date, daydreaming sights, and romance, the song talks about realities getting blurry when love is in the air.
