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.
Shadow
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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As I step into the spotlight
Without you on my mind
No more telling what I should
Or shouldn't do
That's behind me now
I'm living in a new tomorrow
I'm standing my own ground
Without your shadow, wo-oh
Your shadow hanging over me
I'll never let you, no-oh
Let you take control of me
Without your shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Without your shadow, wo-oh
Your shadow hanging over me
I'll never let you, no-oh
Let you take control of me
Without your shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
I should have known
You're the type of person who can't live
On their own
Always asking me for more
Than I could give
That's behind me now
I'm living in a new tomorrow
There's no question how
I'm standing my own ground
Without your shadow, wo-oh
Your shadow hanging over me
I'll never let you, no-oh
Let you take control of me
Without your shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
It's like I can't see
Your shadows over me
Killing my daylight
I need to fight off your
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Without your shadow, wo-oh
Your shadow hanging over me
I'll never let you, no-oh
Let you take control of me
Without your shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-oh
Shadow, shadow, wo-o-oh
The lyrics of Milk Inc.'s song Shadow describe the liberation of the singer from the influence of someone who used to hold power over them. The singer expresses their newfound independence and strength, stating that they are no longer under the control of the person represented by their "shadow." The lyrics are empowering and convey a sense of freedom, as the singer has shed themselves of the oppressive forces that used to dominate their life. By declaring that they are standing on their own and can live without the other person, the singer is asserting their ability to carve out their own path independently, free from outside influence.
The concept of "shadow" can be interpreted in different ways - it could represent the lingering effects of a damaging relationship that still exert a hold over the singer, or any person or thing that has the power to cast a shadow over one's life. In either case, the singer's resolve to live their own life without the shadow signals a sense of personal triumph and liberation.
Overall, the song Shadow is an inspirational anthem about breaking free from toxic influences and striving for independence and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
You're out of sight
You are no longer present in my life
As I step into the spotlight
As I move forward and take the center stage of my life
Without you on my mind
Without you constantly occupying my thoughts
No more telling what I should
No longer giving me constant commands and orders
Or shouldn't do
Or making me feel guilty for my actions
That's behind me now
The past with you is no longer affecting me
I'm living in a new tomorrow
I am living in the present and looking forward to the future
There's no question how
I am confident about my decisions
I'm standing my own ground
I am taking control of my life, making my own choices
Without your shadow, wo-oh
Without your constant influence and control
Your shadow hanging over me
Your past actions and behaviors still affecting me
I'll never let you, no-oh
I will never allow you to control me again
Let you take control of me
Let you have power over my actions and emotions
I should have known
I should have been aware of your controlling personality
You're the type of person who can't live
You are someone who cannot be happy without controlling others
On their own
You have to rely on others to feel satisfied
Always asking me for more
Always demanding more than what I could give
Than I could give
Than what I am capable of providing
It's like I can't see
I am blinded by your control and influence
Your shadows over me
Your past actions still affecting and haunting me
Killing my daylight
Taking away my ability to enjoy life
I need to fight off your
I need to resist and overcome your control
Contributed by Lily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
robwilson90rw
Loved milk inc since i was a teen and the fact that they belt out hit after hit is truly wonderful plus linda is just 🤤 🤤 ❤
piQzel SimRacing
a fact that makes them to one of the best act EVER is their creativity. it is really incredible how they change, evolve and develope their style with every song. .. i just can say .. thanks for many years of great music <3
KlausGH
Linda ❤️❤️❤️ She is THE woman and singer, awesome!!! 💚💚💚
urukh
one of the best milk inc songs, beneath war and walk on water
szasz85b
YES ! BRING BACK THE RAVE / DANCE AGE !!!!
Miroslav Stevanovic
LINDA IS GEORGEUS AND SHE HAS AMAZING VOICE.MILKI INC ROCKS !
Igor Cherevko
very nice love it!
EVILFORCE12
THANK YOU MILK INC FOR THE RESPECT FOR THE WOLFS AND OTHER ANIMALS. I WILL PARTY ON TO YOUR COMMING MUSIC!!// LOVE! EVILFORCE12. AND MISS.LINDA YOU ARE THE BEST VOCAL TRANCE-SINGER OFF ALL TIMES!!! HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SoJustEl4a
deze heb ik live gehoord (l) geweldig liedje ! amazing song <3
Tamás Boros
I like this video and song. Not the best video but I feel the lyric in it :)