Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.

He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.

He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing

Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.

Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.

Strawberry Letter
akon Lyrics

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Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
Cause I'm playing mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

Hello, my love I heard a kiss from you
Red magic satin playing near too (near too)
All through the morning rain I gaze

The sun doesn't shine (doesn't shine)
Rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind
(run through my mind)

In the garden I see west purple showers, bells and tea
Orange birds and river cousins dressed in green
(cousins dressed in green)
Pretty music I hear so happy and loud (happy and loud)
Blue flower echo from a cherry cloud, baby

A present from you strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)
A present from you, yeah strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)

Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
Cause I'm playing mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue (hey yeah)
Playgrounds will laugh if you try to ask
(you try to ask)
Is it cool? is it cool?
If you arrive and don't see me (yeah)
I'm going to be with my baby (my baby)
I am free, I am free

Flying in her arms (her arm) over the sea (over the sea)
Stained window, yellow candy screen (candy screen)
See speakers of kite velvet roses diggin' freedom flight
(oh freedom flight)
Diggin' freedom flight (freedom flight)

A present from you strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)
A present from you, yeah strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)

Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
Cause I'm playin' mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
Cause I'm playin' mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

A present from you strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)
A present from you, yeah strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)

Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
Cause I'm playin' mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

Rain or shine sleet or snow
You're the reason why I ain't goin' go

Cause I'm playin' mine high and low
Ain't afraid of that whole world know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Akon's "Strawberry Letter" express the joy and freedom that comes from being in love. The singer begins by declaring their commitment to their partner, saying that they are the reason why they are not going to leave: "Rain or shine, sleet or snow, you're the reason why I ain't going to go." They then describe the feeling of being in love, using colorful metaphors such as "red magic satin" and "rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind." The singer also details a beautiful garden scene, complete with purple showers, orange birds, and "pretty music" that makes them feel "so happy and loud."

The chorus repeats the phrase "strawberry letter 22," which refers to a love letter that the singer has received from their partner. This letter is a symbol of their love and commitment, and represents the gift that their partner has given to them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Strawberry Letter" convey the sense of happiness, joy, and freedom that comes from being in love. The singer declares their love for their partner and revels in the beautiful world that they have created together.

Line by Line Meaning

Rain or shine sleet or snow
Regardless of the weather or circumstances

You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
You are the reason why I won't leave

Cause I'm playing mine high and low
I am taking risks and living my life to the fullest

Ain't afraid of that whole world know
I am not afraid of showing the world who I am

Hello, my love I heard a kiss from you
I feel your love and affection

Red magic satin playing near too (near too)
Passionate love is near

All through the morning rain I gaze
Thinking of you in all kinds of situations

The sun doesn't shine (doesn't shine)
Even in the darkest of times

Rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind (run through my mind)
Beautiful and profound thoughts fill my mind

In the garden I see west purple showers, bells and tea
I see beautiful plants and flowers everywhere

Orange birds and river cousins dressed in green (cousins dressed in green)
The natural world is so vibrant and full of life

Pretty music I hear so happy and loud (happy and loud)
The world is filled with beautiful sounds

Blue flower echo from a cherry cloud, baby
The world is full of surprises and beautiful things

Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue (hey yeah)
I feel the warmth and happiness of life

Playgrounds will laugh if you try to ask (you try to ask)
Life is full of joy and laughter

Is it cool? is it cool?
Everything is alright and cool

If you arrive and don't see me (yeah)
If you can't find me when you arrive

I'm going to be with my baby (my baby)
I'll be with the one I love

I am free, I am free
I am free to live my life the way I want

Flying in her arms (her arm) over the sea (over the sea)
Feeling free and alive with the one I love

Stained window, yellow candy screen (candy screen)
Seeing the world through a beautiful and sweet lens

See speakers of kite velvet roses diggin' freedom flight (oh freedom flight)
The world is full of opportunities to be free and fly

Diggin' freedom flight (freedom flight)
Embracing the freedom to live life fully

A present from you strawberry letter 22 (twenty two)
A message of love from you

Rain or shine sleet or snow
Regardless of the weather or circumstances

You're the reason why I ain't goin' go
You are the reason why I won't leave

Cause I'm playin' mine high and low
I am taking risks and living my life to the fullest