In 1996, the band started as a … Read Full Bio ↴Milk Inc. was a dance band from Belgium.
In 1996, the band started as a studio-project of 3 young, talented producers: Regi Penxten, Ivo Donckers & Filip Vandueren and released an EP on the underground label of Dance Opera.
In 1997, the song La Vache reaching #21 in UK (although completely unnoticed in their homeland Belgium), started it all. Because of the huge success of this song in France, the French label Hottracks of Scorpio Music released the song under the group name "La Vache", so people could remember it. The vocals were done by Jade 4 U (aka Nikkie Van Lierop). In October 1997, the single Free Your Mind followed.
In February 1998, and still under the name "La Vache" and with the new vocalist Ann Vervoort, the single Inside Of Me was released followed by the album Apocalypse Cow in March and the huge hit In My Eyes in December. "In My Eyes" climbed the Belgian charts quickly and reached #2 though it did not find any success in France and it was the last release in France for Milk Inc. At this point, the band name were changed to be "Milk Inc.".
In April 1999, in Belgium, the single Promise was released and reached #3 on the Belgian charts. The Belgian version of the album Apocalypse Cow came out in May, more than a year later than the French release.
In April 2000, the new single Walk On Water was released and reached #1 on the Belgian charts. In September, Ann Vervoort left Milk Inc. to start her own record label. She was replaced by Linda Mertens. In November, the album Land Of The Living was released. The first single was Livin' a Lie.
In 2001, Never Again was the next single to be released (reached #17 on the Belgian charts). The follow up was named Wide Awake (reached #2 on the Belgian charts).
In 2002, the next song was named Sleepwalker(reached #6 on the Belgian charts). The follow-up was entitled Breathe Without You and it was out on October (reached #7 on the Belgian charts).
In May 2003, their new single called Time was out (reached #10 on the Belgian charts). In August, they announced they would make a cover of a song from The Sun Always Shines On TV. The videoclip was shot in France on the 14th September (reached #5 on the Belgian charts). In October, their brand new album Closer was released. It contained 14 songs including I Don't Care; a duet between Linda and Silvy de Bie (from Sylver). Blown Away was the only instrumental song on this album. Regi appeared for the first time on a Milk Inc. song singing a ballad with Linda in the last track Maybe. In November, Milk Inc. performed in Poland.
In 2004, the new single from Milk Inc. was I Don't Care. The video was shot at Club Atmoz at Hasselt. The new single jumped to #3 in the Belgian charts at the end of March. The follow-up was entitled Whisper, and in October it peaked to #1 in Belgium. The same month, Milk Inc. released their first DVD in Australia. It contained 18 videos, as well as an acoustic set of 5 songs (I Don't Care, Oceans, Walk On Water, Don't Cry and Maybe, recorded especially for this occasion) and a few extras.
In May 2005, Milk Inc's new single was entitled Blind (reached #5 on the Belgian charts). The video was recorded on the 14th of April. It peaked up to #5 in Belgium. In September, Regi released a solo single entitled No Music. It went directly #16 in the Belgian charts. The following month, Go To Hell was released (reached #4 on the Belgian charts).
In May 2006, the new single Tainted Love (a cover version of the famous hit) was released (reached #7 on the Belgian charts). The fourth album Supersized was out in September. It was called after the mega-concert at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. It included the hit songs Whisper, Blind, Go To Hell, Tainted Love, and 8 brand new songs + 1 bonus song. The next single was Run (reached #7 on the Belgian charts). The next Milk Inc. single was No Angel. The video clip was shot live during Milk Inc. Supersized concert.
In 2007, they earned a golden record for their album Supersized. Milk Inc left their former records company to enter ARS. Their new single Sunrise was out on the 22nd of June. Milk Inc.'s latest single Tonight is still charting very well. It peaked at #6 so far.
Milk Inc. effectively ceased to exist around the mid 2010s.
Alone at Christmas
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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while she's loosing track of time
trying to find the reason not to cry tonight
outside the snow is falling
children sing there songs of piece
she finds herself believing in a lie tonight
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
the evening's getting darker
some candles light the moon
don't look like he finds his way back home, tonight
outside the snow is falling
childrens sing there songs of piece
she finds herself believing in a lie tonight
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
there should be a time for happiness
there should be a time for you and I
there should be a time for happiness
there should be a time for you and I
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
alone at christmas
The song "Alone at Christmas" by Milk Inc. is a heartfelt ballad that tells the story of someone who is feeling alone and downhearted during the holiday season. The song begins with a woman looking out her window, watching the snow fall and trying to keep herself from crying. Despite the joyous songs of children singing in the street, she finds herself struggling to believe in the happy facade of the holiday season. As the evening grows darker, she lights candles and watches as the snow continues to fall. She wonders if the person she loves will ever come back to her, as she feels isolated and alone.
Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat the phrase "alone at Christmas," emphasizing the sense of loneliness and separation that the singer is feeling. She longs for a time of happiness and togetherness, but it seems like that time may never come. Despite the sadness of the song, there is an underlying hopefulness that suggests that things may eventually get better. The song is ultimately a reminder that even when we feel alone, there is always a possibility for happiness in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
she looks outside her window
She gazes outside her window with a forlorn expression on her face.
while she's losing track of time
As she stares outside, she forgets about time passing by.
trying to find the reason not to cry tonight
She struggles to find an excuse not to break down in tears.
outside the snow is falling
The snow gently falls outside her window.
children sing their songs of peace
The children outside sing harmonious Christmas carols.
she finds herself believing in a lie tonight
She realizes that her hopes are misplaced and gives in to despair.
alone at Christmas
She is spending Christmas alone.
the evening's getting darker
The night grows darker as the hours pass.
some candles light the moon
A few flickering candles softly illuminate the room.
don't look like he finds his way back home, tonight
It seems he won't be returning tonight.
there should be a time for happiness
Christmas should be a joyful time for everyone.
there should be a time for you and I
We should be spending this special occasion together.
alone at Christmas
Once again, she is reminded that she is alone at Christmas.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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