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.
The Race
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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But in my mind I knew this day was done too soon
The spark inside, the lights gone dark
Shimmered and I realise my heart is cold as the moon
It's not the first, it's not the last time
That my heart got broken
My love got turned around
After the race is run
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
When all's been said and done
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
After the race is run
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
When all's been said and done
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
We don't have time to contemplate
Just know that I'm not twisting fate by leaving so soon
The spark inside, the lights gone dark
Shimmered and I realise my heart is cold as the moon
It's not the first, it's not the last time
That my heart got broken
My love got turned around
Gotta lift myself to higher ground
After the race is run
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
When all's been said and done
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Step by step and day by day
I'm thinking 'bout who will win the race
Don't hold your breath, don't waste your time
I won't be waiting at the finish line
Gotta lift myself to higher ground
After the race is run
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
When all's been said and done
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
After the race is run
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
When all's been said and done
I'll be gone, I'll be gone
After the race is run
Milk Inc.'s song "The Race" is a reflective, introspective piece about the inevitability of change and the need for personal growth. The opening lines describe the singer's hesitance to give up on a situation that they know in their mind is over. They've tried to keep the spark alive, but ultimately they realize that their heart has become cold and distant. It's not the first time they've been hurt, but they know they need to "lift [themselves] to higher ground."
The chorus repeats the idea that once the race is done, the singer will be gone. They won't wait around for anyone else to determine their fate. The final lines of the song describe the singer's determination to focus on their own future and growth, refusing to be held back by anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Race" convey a sense of determination and acceptance in the face of change. While the singer may be sad or hurt, they ultimately recognize the need to move on and find their own path.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the kind that walks away
Although I don't tend to give up easily, deep down I knew that this situation was over too soon.
But in my mind I knew this day was done too soon
I was aware that this day, this moment, was ending too abruptly.
The spark inside, the lights gone dark
The passion and excitement I felt towards this situation has disappeared.
Shimmered and I realise my heart is cold as the moon
I saw a glimmer of hope, but now I understand that I feel empty and emotionless inside.
It's not the first, it's not the last time
I have experienced heartbreak before, and I know that it won't be the last time.
That my heart got broken
In the past, I've had my heart shattered and it hurts me deeply.
My love got turned around
I thought my love was reciprocated, but it turned out that I was mistaken.
Gotta lift myself to higher ground
I need to pick myself up and move on, maybe even find someone or something better.
After the race is run, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Once this situation is over, I will leave and move on with my life.
When all's been said and done, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Once everything has been sorted out, I will no longer be involved and will exit the situation completely.
We don't have time to contemplate
We cannot afford to spend time thinking things over.
Just know that I'm not twisting fate by leaving so soon
I am not trying to alter the course of my destiny by leaving now, it's just how things have turned out.
Step by step and day by day
Slowly, gradually, I am considering who will ultimately triumph in this situation.
I'm thinking 'bout who will win the race
I am pondering on which party will come out on top.
Don't hold your breath, don't waste your time
Don't bother waiting for me or wasting your energy trying to keep me around.
I won't be waiting at the finish line
I am not going to stick around until the end of this situation, I'm leaving before that point.
Lyrics Β© RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: FILIP LIEVEN KAREL VANDUEREN, REGI PENXTEN
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AleChemist23
Grew up with trance and this take me back to my best years ever, so young, not a problem in mind, just amazing vibes and parties πππ
rio angel
Love Milk Ink.
Darren Longhawn
3 superb tracks, from one of the greatest trance acts of all time. I absolutely love Milk Inc! Even to this day, the music still sounds so fresh and amazing π
Zbigniew KondzioΕka
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Gerwin Schoeman
Still listening. β€οΈ Milk inc.
Gerardo Covarrubias
Por siempre... excelente cantante y Inc. lamentable su tragedia, inolvidables.!
Seppe
Hoeveel geld ik zou geven om Milc inc nog eenmaal Live te zien. Hopelijk geraakt Linda ooit over haar groot verlies...
dennis de lange
π Its Just perfect π
attila farkas
milk.inc forever
Alexander Salnikov
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