After reaching a reported $2 billion net worth and cementing her status as the world's richest female musician, Taylor Swift is celebrating a different kind of achievement, reconnecting with a cherished piece of her childhood. The singer's new Toy Story 5 track, "I Knew It, I Knew You," is inspired by Jessie the cowgirl and comes with a heartfelt reflection on growing up as a lifelong fan of the beloved Pixar franchise. The track marks a return to Swift's country roots and was co-written and co-produced with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. According to the singer, the song was inspired by the journey of Jessie, the beloved cowgirl character from the Toy Story franchise.Taylor Swift reflects on writing for Toy Story 5Following the song's release on streaming platforms, Swift shared a message on Instagram about the experience of creating music for the highly anticipated Pixar film."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.Swift also thanked Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton for bringing her into the project."Thank you to the brilliant Andrew Stanton for imagining me for this, all those years ago when you wrote this newest film. Thank you to the incomparable @randynewmanofficial for the gorgeous sonic tapestry of songs and scores you've meticulously woven over the years. You created the Toy Story musical world, and we are lucky to get to live in it." Collaboration with Jack AntonoffThe singer also acknowledged Antonoff's role in creating the song, noting their shared connection to the characters that shaped their childhoods."By we, I mean myself and my pal @jackantonoff. We wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods. 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from Toy Story 5 is out everywhere now."The release adds another high-profile project to Swift's extensive catalog as she continues to expand her work beyond traditional album releases.Another milestone year for Taylor SwiftThe new song arrives shortly after Swift reached another major career milestone. She was recently included on Forbes' Iconoclast 50 List, which recognized her influence as a business leader and artist.In a post celebrating the achievement, Forbes highlighted Swift's re-recording project, her record-breaking Eras Tour, and her financial success."Swift orchestrated a masterful corporate turnaround by re-recording her discography, ensuring her royalties flowed straight to her own balance sheet. After her historic Eras Tour struck a chord globally—generating a record-breaking $2.2 billion in revenue—she reinvested an estimated $360 million to buy back her original masters. By March 2026, her net worth doubled to $2 billion, cementing her status as the richest female musician in history."With "I Knew It, I Knew You" now available worldwide, Swift's latest release adds a new chapter to both her musical career and the enduring legacy of the Toy Story franchise.