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.
Dont Cry
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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you're not alone
Don't cry,
you've got a home
They're not worth your tears...
They're not worth these years...
(x2)
to fight your scary dreams away
And a kiss goodbye is enough
to keep you warm when I can't stay
Don't cry,
cause I'll be there
Don't cry,
you'll get nowhere
Lift your head up high,
give it another try
(x2)
Just a kiss goodnight is enough
to fight your scary dreams away
And a kiss goodbye is enough
to keep you warm when I can't stay
So don't cry,
you're strong enough
Don't cry,
allthough it's tough
I know that you'll get by
I know that you'll get by
(x2)
Just a kiss goodnight is enough
to fight your scary dreams away
And a kiss goodbye is enough
to keep you warm when I can't stay
So don't cry,
you're strong enough
Don't cry,
allthough it's tough
I know that you'll get by
I know that you'll get by
(x2)
The Milk Inc. song "Don't Cry" is an uplifting and hopeful message to someone who is going through a tough time. The lyrics echo the sentiment that the individual is not alone, and that they have a support system or "home" to come back to. The first verse emphasizes that the cause of their tears is not worth their time or energy, and that they should not let them consume precious years of their life.
The chorus is repeated twice, with an emphasis on the power of a simple gesture of affection. "Just a kiss goodnight" is all it takes to banish the "scary dreams" that might be plaguing the individual. The song switches to the second person, with the vocalist reassuring the listener that they will be there for them and that they must lift their head up and try again.
The final verse, much like the first, emphasizes the strength of the person and how they will overcome this tough time. The chorus repeats once more, driving home the message that a simple act of love, even if the person cannot physically be there, can go a long way to keep the individual strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry,
Don't shed tears,
you're not alone
You have company, you're not by yourself.
Don't cry,
Don't shed tears,
you've got a home
You have a place where you belong.
They're not worth your tears...
These people or things are not valuable enough to waste your tears on.
They're not worth these years...
These people or things are not worth the time and effort you have invested in them.
(x2)
Repeat the last two lines.
Just a kiss goodnight is enough
A simple kiss at night can be sufficient to help you overcome your fears.
to fight your scary dreams away
To get rid of your frightening nightmares.
And a kiss goodbye is enough
A kiss to bid farewell can be enough.
to keep you warm when I can't stay
To provide you comfort when I am not around.
Don't cry,
Don't shed tears,
cause I'll be there
I will be around, you can count on me.
Don't cry,
Don't shed tears,
you'll get nowhere
Crying won't help you achieve anything.
Lift your head up high,
Raise your head with pride,
give it another try
Try again, give it another chance to succeed.
(x2)
Repeat the last two lines.
So don't cry,
So, refrain from shedding tears,
you're strong enough
You are strong and capable of overcoming this.
Don't cry,
Don't shed tears,
allthough it's tough
Even though it's difficult,
I know that you'll get by
I am certain that you'll get through this.
I know that you'll get by
I am certain that you'll get through this.
(x2)
Repeat the last two lines.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lasgo45
If I ever needed to be reminded how truly great Linda's voice is, this will do it! They are all very talented. Her and Evi Goffin, love them both!
Fernando Treviño
She is just a dream come true...amazing and sweet voice.
basilisk84tech
milk inc jest super :) fajnie się jej słucha
Matineeboy1981
Beautiful song.<3 this tune !!!!
Tony Jarrett
Wonderful song and she has a beatiful voice that is so smooth
Alien World
Yes they really are excellent and should be much bigger worldwide! especially in Australia! come here again pleeeeease!
Jessi
Ironically I nearly cried while hearing this song when it's called 'Don't Cry'
liteglow2000
11 years ago... Wow
simone mudde
Omg.... The text says : Don't cry and all iu do know is cry :( this song makes you wish that you would have friends that will never let you down. why is this world so harsh and hard...... Beautiful song with a beatiful voice and a beatiful touch.
Anders H Backe
Dance band that work acoustic, amazing.