The 9th track on “The Lost Files” compilation album is a cover version of Shuggie Otis‘ cult classic, “Strawberry Letter 23,” a psychedelic fusion of hip-hop and harmony, arranged in Digital Underground’s signature style.
[Verse 1]
Hello, my love
Yes, I heard a kiss from you
Red magic satin playing near, too
All through the morning rain I gaze, the sun doesn't shine
Rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind
In the garden, I see
West purple shower, bells and tea
Orange birds and river cousins dressed in green (Dressed in green)
Pretty music, I hear
So happy and loud
Blue flowers echo from the cherry cloud
Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue
Playgrounds will laugh
If you try to ask, "Is it cool? Is it cool?”
And if you arrive and don't see me
That’s cause I'm gonna be with my baby though
[Bridge]
Yeah, and I am free
I’m flying in her arms
Over the sea
[Verse 2]
Stained window, yellow candy screen
See speakers of kite
With velvet roses diggin' freedom flight
A present from you
Strawberry letter 22
The music plays
And I sit in for a few
[Refrain]
A present from you
Strawberry letter 22
The music played
And I sat in for a few
[Outro]
The music played
And I sat in for a few
Strawberry Letter 23 was written by Shuggie Otis.
Strawberry Letter 23 was produced by Digital Underground.