Sierra
Maddie & Tae
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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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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.
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Lyrics InspirationThe 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.
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Songwriter DetailsThe 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".
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Song MessageThe song is intended to pass on the message of being kind to others and respecting others' feelings.
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Release InformationThe song "Sierra" was released as part of Maddie & Tae’s debut album "Start Here" in 2015.
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Musical StyleThe song classifies as Country Music. It features a traditional country sound, with strong harmonies and instrumentation.
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ReceptionThe song has received positive reviews from music critics who praised its traditional country sound and the honest lyrics.
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Song Controversy"Sierra" received public attention due to its controversial lyrics, even causing Maddie Marlow's parents to worry about any negative repercussions.
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Follow-upDespite the controversial lyrics, Maddie stated that she has no regrets about writing the song, asserting it to be a therapeutic experience.
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Connection with FansThe song has resonated with many of Maddie & Tae’s fans, especially those who have experienced bullying.
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Live PerformancesMaddie & Tae have included "Sierra" in their setlist during multiple concerts and tours.
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