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.
Summer Rain
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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I can feel you stare
Why don't you come over here
If only I would dare
I don't know what to say
'Cause words can't describe
But listen to the music
One single word
Can be too much
Let the rhythm do the talking
Wanna feel your touch
One drop of rain
Is not enough
'Cause I can fill an ocean
With my love
I hear you calling my name
Calling my name
Dancing in the rain
I hear you calling my name
Dancing in the rain
Dancing in the summer rain
Dancing in the summer rain
Dancing in the summer rain oh oh
Dancing in the rain
The party's driftin' away
There's only me and you
And though I don't know your name
I know I'm into you
Feel like I'm somebody else
You make me feel so shy
But listen to the music
Something's in the air tonight
One single word
Can be too much
Let the rhythm do the talking
Wanna feel your touch
One drop of rain
Is not enough
'Cause I can fill an ocean
With my love
I hear you calling my name
Calling my name
Dancing in the rain
I hear you calling my name
Dancing in the rain
Dancing in the summer rain
Dancing in the summer rain
Dancing in the summer rain oh oh
Dancing in the rain
One single word
Can be too much
Let the rhythm do the talking
Wanna feel your touch
One drop of rain
Is not enough
'Cause I can fill an ocean
With my love
Milk Inc's song Summer Rain is a beautiful anthem that talks about the liberating feeling of finding love or a deep connection with someone else. The song carries an aura of anticipation and excitement that drives the lyrics and melody towards a climactic moment that happens when the singer finally meets eyes with the person who's been staring at her all night. She's aware of the attraction and the chemistry between them, but something holds her back - maybe fear, shyness, or doubt. Yet, as the music plays and the rain pours down, the singer feels a surge of confidence and courage to go and dance with the person who's been calling her name.
Throughout the song, several metaphors are used to evoke the intensity of emotions the singer feels. For example, the line "One drop of rain is not enough, 'cause I can fill an ocean with my love" suggests that the singer's love is boundless and powerful, and that a mere glance, touch, or word from the person she likes is enough to unleash a wave of feelings that can sweep her off her feet. Similarly, the line "Let the rhythm do the talking, wanna feel your touch" implies that the singer prefers to communicate through physical contact rather than verbal expressions, as she believes that the music and the body language can convey much more than words can ever express.
In sum, Milk Inc's Summer Rain is a catchy and emotional song that captures the thrill of falling in love and the transformative power of music and dance. The lyrics are simple yet effective, and the melody is infectious and uplifting, making the song a favorite among fans of Eurodance and electronic music.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're looking at me
I am aware of your gaze directed towards me
I can feel you stare
I am able to sense your intense gaze
Why don't you come over here
I am inviting you to join me here
If only I would dare
However, I am hesitant and afraid to make the first move
I don't know what to say
I am unable to find the right words to express my feelings
'Cause words can't describe
Verbal communication is insufficient to convey what I feel
But listen to the music
Instead, I suggest you pay attention to the melody
Something's in the air tonight
There is something stirring in the atmosphere tonight
One single word
A single utterance
Can be too much
Might be too overwhelming
Let the rhythm do the talking
Let the beat speak for us
Wanna feel your touch
I would like to experience your physical contact
One drop of rain
A single droplet of water
Is not enough
This insignificant quantity is insufficient
'Cause I can fill an ocean
Because I am able to amass an entire ocean
With my love
Using the vastness of my affection
I hear you calling my name
I am able to recognize when you speak of me
Dancing in the rain
Together we are moving our bodies to the music while getting wet by the rain
The party's driftin' away
The gathering is dispersed and fading
There's only me and you
All that remains are you and me
And though I don't know your name
Although I am not familiar with your given name
I know I'm into you
I am certain that I am attracted to you
Feel like I'm somebody else
I feel like I am an altered version of myself, transformed by your presence
You make me feel so shy
Your effect on me is making me self-conscious and timid
Dancing in the summer rain
We are engaging in a lively dance while being showered by summer rain
Dancing in the summer rain
Continuing to dance together unabated by the rain
Dancing in the summer rain oh oh
A spontaneous exclamation of sheer joy and delight
I hear you calling my name
Once again, I am hearing you call out to me
Dancing in the rain
And once again, we are swaying to the rhythm while drenched in precipitation
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NolanB91
2022. Still one of my favorite Milk Inc tracks. Hope Linda comes back one day :)
@GrimReaperX_89
2021, still a hit!
@khezr
Awesome tune! I cannot resist listening it
@Girlytjeuhhh
can't stop listening to it :) milk inc. 4 ever <3
@albertalbert5612
Can't believe this song is 10 years old...
@WorksopGimp
Great song and track
@cristianobrandao8673
Saudades!
@Derangedteddy
This song is so beautiful!!! Just!!! UGH!!!
@jlc7300
They did half of this song at Eclipse, it was GREAT!
@AndreasKjeldgaard
I hear u calling my name, calling my name, dancing in the rain! LOVE IT! :D