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.
Don't Say Goodbye
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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But something's missing,
Deep inside,
And now the rain is pouring down on us,
And there's no place,
Left to hide.
I can't find words to break your fall,
Don't have the answers when you call,
When goodbye says it all,
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
Goodbye.
I can't find words to break your fall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
When goodbye says it all,
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
Goodbye.
You turn to me to find the answers,
You look at me,
To make it right,
And now the rain is pouring down on us,
And there's no place,
Left to hide,
What's the use of running?
When were on the wrong road.
I can't find words to break your fall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
When goodbye says it all,
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
Goodbye.
I can't find words to break your fall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
When goodbye says it all,
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
When goodbye says it all,
Don't have the answers when you call,
Goodbye.
In the song "Don't Say Goodbye" by Milk Inc., the lyrics convey a sense of disappointment and resignation in a failing relationship. The opening lines express the desire for everlasting love, but there is a feeling that something crucial is missing deep within. The pouring rain serves as a metaphor for the problems and difficulties that are now overwhelming the couple, with no place left to hide from them.
The repetition of the phrase "I can't find words to break your fall" signifies the inability to articulate a solution or provide comfort to the partner. The word "goodbye" takes on a significant meaning throughout the song, suggesting that the relationship has reached a point of no return, where saying goodbye becomes inevitable.
The repetition of not having the answers when the partner calls reflects the lack of understanding and communication in the relationship. Both individuals turn to each other for answers, hoping to make things right, but find themselves unable to fulfill that role. They feel powerless to prevent the impending breakup or to break down the emotional barriers that have been erected.
The lyrics also mention the idea of running and being on the wrong road. This conveys a sense of being stuck in a vicious cycle or a relationship that is not working, but they continue to hold on and hope for a different outcome.
Overall, the song captures the feelings of helplessness, frustration, and loss that can occur in a failing relationship. It portrays the struggle to find the words, strength, and answers to salvage the connection, but ultimately accepting that saying goodbye is the only option left.
Line by Line Meaning
We wanted love to last forever,
We had hoped that our love would endure indefinitely,
But something's missing,
However, there is a feeling of emptiness,
Deep inside,
Beneath the surface,
And now the rain is pouring down on us,
Currently, we are experiencing difficulties and hardships,
And there's no place,
And there doesn't seem to be any safe haven,
Left to hide.
Remaining where we can seek solace.
I can't find words to break your fall,
I am unable to find the right words to prevent your emotional decline,
When goodbye says it all,
As the saying goes, goodbye implies everything,
Don't have the answers when you call,
I am unable to provide the solutions you seek when you reach out to me,
When goodbye says it all,
When goodbye is the message that encompasses everything,
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
I lack the resolve to overcome this barrier,
When goodbye says it all,
When goodbye is the epitome of our situation,
Don't have the answers when you call,
I don't possess the solutions when you reach out to me,
Goodbye.
Farewell.
You turn to me to find the answers,
You rely on me to discover the solutions,
You look at me,
You seek my guidance,
To make it right,
In order to rectify the situation,
And now the rain is pouring down on us,
Presently, we are facing hardships and challenges,
And there's no place,
And there isn't a shelter,
Left to hide,
Available for us to find refuge.
What's the use of running?
Why bother attempting to escape?
When we're on the wrong road.
When we are on the incorrect path.
Goodbye.
Farewell.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHNNY MACRAE, CHARLIE BLACK, ROBERT WARREN FISCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FrikiadasDeMorgan
When you realised that Milk Inc broke up because Linda had to take care of her daughter, you really understand why they "didn't want to say goodbye".
Poor Linda. I hope God bless her with another son or at least make her so happy for the rest of her life. I really would like to see her singing again with Regi and Filip, but if she doesn't, I would like to read somewhere that she is having a good time and still chasing the wind.
@mauriciocury1379
She is finally back!
@gabefreites
Please don't you dare to say goodbye, you've been a huge part of my life. You were the first ever music I liked, I hope something good is coming your way. Don't let Milk Inc. die. I'm sending you hugs, thank you Regi, Linda, Vandueren, and all the guys all the way from Venezuela. My ultimate wish was to see you live but I couldn't make it, now my ultimate wish is to see you triumph in your lives. But don't say goodbye, as I won't.
@Drako9874
Yes,i'm glad you say goodbye :-( You are the Best Music/Voice for my Soul after Whitney Houston <3 Please please come back fast....:-) <3
@homemadehuman
Gabe Freites OMFG i thought i was the only venezuelan who knew and loves them! i'm a fan since the original line-up (la vache)
@gabefreites
homemadehuman No puede ser! Desde La Vache? Yo los sigo desde "Whisper" y de alli siempre esperaba los nuevos albumes. Cuando lei que se iban a separar me senti muy triste. Yo tambien pensaba que era el único Venezolano, pero además de ti hace unos días un chamo me escribió por Facebook diciendome que a el tambien le gustaban, tenia que pasar esto para poder conocernos unos a otros. Un abrazo.
@gabefreites
Wolfgang Lettau I wish they could reunite again, but that seems unlikely. And I was thinking that they just were starting. :(
@Samdemaeyer
They Will return when Linda is ready for it
@KangaKucha
Milk Inc. has done alot of wonderful songs like this. Here is hoping they come back and redue the best ones and come up with more too.
@NolanB91
EVERYONE Linda was performing at recent ClubLand events!!! Looks like a soft comeback! She's also sporting a new half sleeve tattoo on her arm <3