Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald) - Bonerama by BasinStreetRecords published on 2019-09-24T16:39:42Z Bonerama Collaborates with Michael McDonald Paying Tribute to Allen Toussaint with “Empty World” Out October 4, 2019 on Basin Street Records Available for Pre-Order September 24, 2019 The epic Trombone-focused band, Bonerama has teamed up with renowned vocalist Michael McDonald to bring you “Empty World,” a heartfelt tribute to Allen Toussaint and the many lost New Orleans legends. “By blending the world’s finest trombone section with the deeply soulful vocals of Michael McDonald, Bonerama has cooked up a brilliant jambalaya that will be savored for a long time to come!" — Don Was - President, Blue Note Records / Founder, Was (Not Was) “Empty World” is dedicated to Allen Toussaint, the prolific legendary New Orleans producer and musician who impacted the lives of many New Orleans musicians including those of Bonerama. The lyrics reference Toussaint's songs, paint a picture of the kind person he was, and express sadness of him no longer being with us. The song also has an alternate meaning as a dedication to all of New Orleans lost legends. Lyrics: A true soul sister, New Orleans mister It was a bright and shiny day I took the last train to catch your song I get there anyhow, anyway The brightest star on a hot southern night So much love, so much love The people worldwide have you in mind They say you’re thoughtful and you’re kind (He’s got the sweetness and kindness) Never thought we’d lose you (Can’t you stick around, stick around forever) The whisper came (Won’t you stay around, don’t you leave us ever) And all the happiness that you bring (Sweetness and kindness) Rejuvenation with imagination So much love, so much love Take me down (won’t you take me) Take me down (won’t you take me) To the river running wild in your name Take me down (won’t you take me) Lay me down (won’t you take me) To the river running wild, as the sun sets on your soul (Stick around forever) Now you’re gone, it’s an empty, empty world (Stick around forever) (Don’t you leave us ever) (Can’t you stick around, stick around forever) (Won’t you stay around, don’t you leave us ever) The king of all, the king of our world So much love, so much love Take me down (won’t you take me) Take me down (won’t you take me) To the river running wild in your name Take me down (won’t you take me) Lay me down (won’t you take me) To the river running wild, as the sun sets on your soul (Stick around forever) Now you’re gone, it’s an empty, empty world It’s an empty, empty world Genre Rock