GLENDALE, ARIZ. Taylor Swift was ready to talk about it.

It was a dark period for the singer, and she ended up retreating from the spotlight almost entirely.

It can strengthen you instead.

Taylor Swift 2018 reputation Stadium Tour

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In person, the images reinforced a new undercurrent for the artist.

Her last album1989,and its subsequent tour, was a pop sugar rush.

The singer, bathed in red light, emerged in silhouette from a small opening in the stage.

Taylor Swift 2018 reputation Stadium Tour

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Her next song, I Did Something Bad, another cut offReputation, included flames and strobe lights.

Maybe the old Taylor wasnt dead after all.

She playfully sang-rapped on End Game.

Openers Charli XCX and Camilla Cabello joined in on the fun during Shake It Off.

Thats you, you did that.