Sierra

Maddie & Tae

About Sierra

"Sierra" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Maddie & Tae. It was released to radio on May 16, 2016 as the fourth single off of their debut studio album, Start Here. The song was written by the duo (Taylor Dye/Madison Marlow) and Aaron Scherz.


Year:
2014
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I wish I had something nice to say
About that girl and her million-dollar face
But beauty only gets you so far

A heart of pure gold is something very rare
And the only one she has is on that necklace that she wears
Acts like she's some kind of movie star

Ooh, it might be not be Christian
To be wishing what I'm wishing

Sierra, Sierra
Girl, let me tell ya
One day, you might need those friends that you ditched
Sierra, Sierra
Life ain't all tiaras
You're gonna find out that karma's a

To tell the truth, I ain't even mad
'Cause I know the universe is gonna get you back
All I have to do is bite my tongue

Ooh, I hope that I'm around when
You get knocked up or knocked down

Sierra, Sierra
Girl, let me tell ya
You can't break boys' hearts like you're flipping a switch
Sierra, Sierra
Life ain't all tiaras
You're gonna find out that karma's a

Big pain in the, as far as I can tell
Yours is adding up fat
Sierra 

Sierra, Sierra
Girl, let me tell ya
That high horse you're riding can buck you off quick
Sierra, Sierra
Life ain't all tiaras
You're gonna find out that karma's a

Pardon my French, but karma's a (Mhmm)

I said karma's a 

Oh Sierra

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Maddie & Tae

Maddie & Tae are an American female country music duo composed of Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye, both of whom are singers, songwriters, and guitarists. The duo was signed to the revived Dot Records in 2014. Their debut album, Start Here, was released on August 28, 2015 and includes the singles "Girl in a Country Song", "Fly", "Shut Up and Fish", and "Sierra". Following the closure of Dot, they signed to Mercury Nashville in 2018. more »

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Written by: Taylor Elizabeth Dye, Maddie Marlow, Aaron Scherz

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Sierra" by Maddie & Tae is actually named after a real person. A girl with whom Maddie Marlow had personal experiences in high school.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the song were written as a response to bullying. Maddie Marlow spoke about how she was bullied in high school by the girl named Sierra, which served as inspiration for the song.
Songwriter Details
The song was written by Maddie Marlow along with Tae Dye and Aaron Scherz. Aaron Scherz is the same song-writing collaborator who penned their hit single "Girl in a Country Song".
Song Message
The song is intended to pass on the message of being kind to others and respecting others' feelings.
Release Information
The song "Sierra" was released as part of Maddie & Tae’s debut album "Start Here" in 2015.
Musical Style
The song classifies as Country Music. It features a traditional country sound, with strong harmonies and instrumentation.
Reception
The song has received positive reviews from music critics who praised its traditional country sound and the honest lyrics.
Song Controversy
"Sierra" received public attention due to its controversial lyrics, even causing Maddie Marlow's parents to worry about any negative repercussions.
Follow-up
Despite the controversial lyrics, Maddie stated that she has no regrets about writing the song, asserting it to be a therapeutic experience.
Connection with Fans
The song has resonated with many of Maddie & Tae’s fans, especially those who have experienced bullying.
Live Performances
Maddie & Tae have included "Sierra" in their setlist during multiple concerts and tours.

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