Taylor Swift describes special spot of ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ in catalogue

Taylor Swift has a vast catalogue of twelve celebrated albums under her belt, but each of those songs occupies a special place in her discography.

The 36-year-old pop superstar spoke about that special place for the Toy Story song, I Knew It, I Knew You, in a new promotional event. 

When asked if the movie’s soundtrack resonates with any of her previous songs, the Opalite hitmaker said, “I would like to say there are other songs that deal with memory, or closure, or clarity. I guess technically there are. But this song truly feels like it was a new experience for me as a songwriter. It’s everything from our approach, using instruments we’d never used in a song before.”

Swift continued, “I’d never used a virginal harpsichord [laughs]. I’d never use certain chord progressions I used in this song. In terms of the specific type of gratitude, it’s something I’ve arrived at recently in my life. So I don’t think I was ready to write about it in this type of way until I saw Jessie experience it and then I could find a way in and connect to that specific type.”

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Imparting her wisdom, the All Too Well songstress added, “There’s like a weight lifted when you realise you don’t have to carry that particular thing around anymore. It took me awhile to learn how to release certain things from the load you drag around. And I happened to see the movie at the perfect time to write this.”

Elsewhere Swift spoke about the public’s reception of the song, saying, “I feel very grateful that this song has come out into the world and has found a home in so many different places. It was welcomed by practically all radio formats. And when one composes from such a specific starting point and full of nuances, it is a surprise and it is a real joy.”

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