If there’s one song that defines Shuggie Otis' work, it’s Strawberry Letter 23. Covered countless times by huge artists, The Brothers Johnson version being the most famous one, this song has become a true classic.
The song is about two lovers that write love letters to each other. The song itself i...
[Verse 1]
Hello, my love, 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
Pretty music I hear, so happy and loud
Blue flower echo from a cherry cloud
[Pre-Chorus]
Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue
Playgrounds will laugh, If you try to ask, "Is it cool?"
If you arrive and don't see me
I'm going to be
[Chorus]
With my baby
I am free
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
I sit in for a few
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Strawberry Letter 23 was written by Shuggie Otis.
Strawberry Letter 23 was produced by Johnny Otis.