Taylor Swift returned to the American Music Awards stage with a opening show performance of her new single, “I Did Something Bad,” which left social media talking.
With a crowd of dancers and a giant snake statue representative of her current reputation era, Swift’s performance did not seem to reference her recent political statements despite rumors she would throw shade at President Donald Trump.
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American Music Awards viewers shared mixed messages to the performance on social media.
@taylorswift13 @taylornation13 YOU SLAYED IT!
GO AHEAD AND LIGHT ME…UP! #TaylorSwiftAMAs #AMAs pic.twitter.com/e2dJIwzZ46
โ Aidenโ๏ธ๐ (@akr93) October 10, 2018
“Constantly reminded Taylor Swift can’t dance,” one user wrote on Twitter.
“Not always a fan of Taylor Swift, but this song is super catchy,” another user said.
Some viewers were left breathless by Swift’s performance, with many complimenting her first television performance since finishing up the Reputation Stadium Tour.
That performance was legit ๐ฅ ๐ฅ wowww @taylorswift13 #TaylorSwiftAMAs #AMAsโ โ
โ Jenny Li (@jennyx54) October 10, 2018
“If you don’t respect [Taylor Swift] after that [AMAs] performance then I can’t respect you as a human. SHE CRUSHED IT!” another Twitter user wrote.
“My girl [Taylor Swift] is kicking ass on that stage, taking names and registering them all to vote,” another one commented.
“I am not okay. That was so epic. Omg it makes me miss tour so bad!!!! I’m done. I’m melted. I’m dead!!,” one user mused.
One more added: “IM FEEAKKING OUT YOU GUYS THAT WAS SO FREEEAKING AMAZING IM SCREAMING AND CRYING I LOVE HER SO MUCH.”
I dont think I ever got so emotional listening to #IDidSomethingBad the way I did watching her kill it at the AMAs. What a comeback for the beautiful soul that is @taylorswift13 . This snake sure rose up from the dead & she did it better this time. I AM PROUD. #AMAs #TaylorSwift
โ nourane . ููุฑุงู (@nourane_said) October 10, 2018
The performance also featured Swift’s first bleeped-out moment on a live show, when she sang the line “If a man talks shโ then I owe him nothing,” which some fans noted as a sign of growth for her music.
Not everyone was a fan of the performance, however, as some viewers were annoyed by the singer’s dancing abilities and the length of the remix.
“I don’t think I personally know anyone who’s a Taylor Swift fan… that performance annoyed me,” one user admitted.
Swift made headlines Sunday after she broke her silence on politics for the first time to endorse the Democratic Senatorial candidate for Tennessee Phil Bredesen.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
