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.
Goodbye Says It All
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.
The lyrics of Milk Inc.'s song Goodbye Says It All convey the feeling of a failed relationship. The singer is lamenting the fact that despite their efforts to make love last forever, something important is missing, leaving both partners feeling lost and vulnerable. The metaphorical rain pouring down on them suggests a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer can't find the right words or the strength to save their relationship, and even when their partner turns to them for answers, they are unable to provide any real solutions. The repeated refrain of "Goodbye says it all" reinforces the idea that the relationship has reached its inevitable end, and there is no going back.
Line by Line Meaning
We wanted love to last forever,
We hoped for a long-lasting love.
But something's missing,
But there was something not right about it.
Deep inside,
Deep in our hearts.
And now the rain is pouring down on us,
We are feeling upset and troubled.
And there's no place,
There is nowhere.
Left to hide.
To hide from our worries, and problems.
I can't find words to break your fall,
I am unable to make things better for you.
When goodbye says it all,
When saying goodbye is the only solution.
Don't have the answers when you call,
I can't give you the answers you're seeking.
I can't find the strength to break down this wall,
I don't have the courage to fix the problem.
You turn to me to find the answers,
You look at me for help.
You look at me,
You expect me to provide the solution.
To make it right,
To make everything better again.
What's the use of running?
Trying to escape is pointless.
When were on the wrong road.
When we are heading in the wrong direction.
Goodbye.
Farewell, we have no choice but to end things.
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.