I hate the way you talk to me,
and the way you cut your hair.
I hate the way you drive my car,
I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big dumb combat boots
and the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick,
it even makes me rhyme.
I’m certain my least memorable song will be remembered more fondly and for more time than anything you ever do with your life will be. Everything you say is more “whiny” and “edgy” than I was at any point on that album. But at least I had the excuse of going through chemo.
This helps fill in the sequence of events:
1. Disney reaches out to Taylor through Austin, they initially decline.
2. Jessica makes a direct appeal to Taylor, highlighting the focus on Jessie, and the female focused creative team.
3. Taylor asks to see an early copy of the film.
4. Inspired by the film, Taylor writes and records I Knew It, I Knew You on the same day.