Milk Inc. was a dance band from Belgium.
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.

Sunrise
Milk Inc. Lyrics

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Don't want to see the sunrise
I don't want to see the sun
Don't want to see the sunrise
'Cause when the morning comes
It'll take you away from me
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone
So far away from me
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone

See, how the sunlight fades away
It's the end of our last day
My final night with you
One last kiss that underscores
That I'm forever yours
Will you miss me when you go?
Promise me, you'll wait for me

Don't want to see the sunrise
I don't want to see the sun
Don't want to see the sunrise
'Cause when the morning comes
It'll take you away from me
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone
So far away from me,
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone

Look, how my smile tries to disguise
What you're reading in my eyes
At the breaking of the day
One last gaze at the stars above
This is more than summer love
Will you miss me when you go?
Promise me, you'll wait for me

Don't want to see the sunrise
I don't want to see the sun
Don't want to see the sunrise
'Cause when the morning comes
It'll take you away from me
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone

So far away from me
Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Sunrise" by Milk Inc. is a melancholic and emotional piece that speaks of a separation between two lovers. The singer of the song does not want to see the sunrise or the daylight because it signifies the end of their time together. The morning would take the person they love away from them and they would be gone, leaving the singer feeling alone and heartbroken. The lyrics speak of a final night together, one last kiss and one last gaze at the stars above, highlighting the fact that this is their last chance to create memories together before their inevitable separation.

The melancholic tone of the song is further accentuated by the piano-based instrumentation and the soft, emotive vocals of the lead singer. The fading of the sunlight and the breaking of the day also emphasize the end of their time together. The singer tries to hide their sadness with a smile, but in their eyes, the other person can see the pain that they are feeling. The singer begs the other person to promise that they will wait for them and miss them when they are gone.

Overall, "Sunrise" is a poignant and romantic song with a bittersweet message about the inevitability of separation.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't want to see the sunrise
I don't want to wake up to a new day.

I don't want to see the sun
I don't want to see anything that signifies a new day.

'Cause when the morning comes
When the new day arrives,

It'll take you away from me
I'll have to say goodbye to you.

Oh, tomorrow you'll be gone
You'll be leaving me tomorrow.

So far away from me
You'll be out of reach from me.

See, how the sunlight fades away
The sun is setting, signifying the end of the day.

It's the end of our last day
This is our final day together.

My final night with you
This is our last night being together.

One last kiss that underscores
This final kiss emphasizes