Taylor Swift Almost Didn’t Write Toy Story 5 Song

Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 Song Doubt

Taylor Swift nearly missed writing Toy Story 5’s end credits song after fearing replacement.

“I was repeatedly asking, 'I know that it took me a couple months to come back to this project. Be honest: did you guys replace me?'”

Swift’s Delayed Meeting

Swift postponed the meeting until months after her Eras Tour ended to rest.

Swift’s Replacement Fear

She worried others would be kicked off the project if she left.

“I don't want to kick somebody off of this project that you reached out to after [me] because I understand, but I'm not in the business of doing that.”

No One Else on Mood Board

Swift discovered no one else was on the mood board for the song.

“I found out that there was no other person on your mood board”

Project Decision

The team decided Swift would write the song after she confirmed her interest.

“Everybody said, 'No, we just decided there wasn't going to be an end credit song [if you didn’t do it].'”

Swift’s Inspiration

Swift was inspired by the film’s focus on female friendship.

“It's centered around Jesse, who's my favorite character, and it deals with female friendship.”

Swift’s Songwriting Moment

She felt a sudden urge to write the song after seeing the film.

“It's crazy how I could see a way into all the characters in a way, and it was like a struck-by-lightning moment of like, 'I have to go home, get to my piano, and write this song, because I know exactly what I would want to say if I had you know the privilege of writing for this.'”

Taylor Swift’s Relationship with Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift wrote a song about her fiancé Travis Kelce.

“So High School”

Travis Kelce’s Favorite Song

Travis Kelce called Taylor Swift’s song 'So High School' his all-time favorite.

“I’m not gonna lie, I might be a little biased.”

Taylor Swift’s Song About Travis

Taylor Swift wrote songs about her husband Travis Kelce.

“On The Life of a Showgirl, she sang about her now-husband topping her 'Wi$h Li$t,' serving as her 'forever night stand' in 'Honey,' and turning her sky 'Opalite.'”

Taylor Swift’s Song About Travis (2)

Taylor Swift wrote a song about her husband Travis Kelce’s love.

“Wood”

Taylor Swift’s Mom’s View

Taylor Swift’s mom thought the song was about superstitions.

“That’s the joy of the double entendre. You can read that song for people, and it just goes right over their heads.”

Taylor Swift’s Song About Travis (3)

Taylor Swift wrote a song about her husband Travis Kelce’s hometown.

“Cleveland!”

Taylor Swift’s Relationship with Matty Healy

Taylor Swift wrote songs about her past relationship with Matty Healy.

“The Tortured Poets Department”

Matty Healy’s Reaction

Matty Healy’s mother criticized Taylor Swift’s songwriting.

“You're not allowed to say a nything”

Taylor Swift’s Relationship with Charli XCX

Taylor Swift wrote a song about Charli XCX.

“Actually Romantic”