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.
Wide Awake
Milk Inc. Lyrics
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It's time to make it on my own
Wide awake
The dream is over
I'm wide awake
It's time to make it on my own
Time to find my way back home
The dream is over
There's no story left to tell
No answers left to find
There's no use in looking back at what's been left behind
No more dancing in the dark
No promise left to break
The road ahead is waiting for the steps that I should take
I'm wide awake
It's time to make it on my own
Wide Awake
The dream is over
I'm wide awake
It's time to make it on my own
Time to find my way back home
The dream is over
I'm Wide Awake
There's no letter left to write
No captains left to Kirk
There's no use in going back to what would never work
No more dancing in the rain
No promise left to break
The road ahead is waiting for the steps that I should take
I'm wide awake
It's time to make it on my own
Wide Awake
The dream is over
I'm wide awake
It's time to make it on my own
Time to find my way back home
The dream is over
I'm Wide Awake
In Milk Inc.'s song Wide Awake, the artist expresses the need to break free and the desire to take control of their life. The lyrics are about being aware of one's situation and taking responsibility for one's own success or failure. The phrase 'Wide Awake' represents a sense of clarity and realization, which leads to self-discovery and growth. The artist acknowledges that their dreams are over and that there are no more stories left to tell or promises to break. The lyrics convey a sense of moving on and finding a way back home, representing a return to one's true self.
The repeated phrase 'It's time to make it on my own' reinforces the theme of independence and self-confidence. There is no longer any need to rely on others or to look to the past for answers. The artist is ready to take full responsibility for their future and to find their way back home, meaning a return to a place of inner peace and comfort. The lyrics are accompanied by a strong and catchy beat, which reinforces the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wide awake
I am fully aware and conscious of my surroundings and situation
It's time to make it on my own
It is time for me to become independent and self-sufficient
Wide Awake
Continuing from the first line, emphasizes the state of being fully alert and aware
The dream is over
Any illusions or unrealistic aspirations that I have held onto are gone
Time to find my way back home
I need to return to my roots, my true self, and my original purpose
There's no story left to tell
There is nothing new to add or explain about the past, it is time to move forward
No answers left to find
I have exhausted all possible solutions to the problems I have faced
There's no use in looking back at what's been left behind
Dwelling on what has happened in the past will not change my current situation
No more dancing in the dark
No more frivolous actions with no direction or purpose
No promise left to break
I am not making any more commitments or agreements that I cannot fulfill
The road ahead is waiting for the steps that I should take
I must take action towards my goals and put in the effort to achieve them
There's no letter left to write
There is no more need for communication or apologies
No captains left to Kirk
There is nobody to lead or guide me, I must lead myself
There's no use in going back to what would never work
There is no point in trying something again that has already proven to be unsuccessful
No more dancing in the rain
No more carefree actions that do not contribute to my goals or well-being
The dream is over
Reinforcement of the fact that unrealistic dreams are unattainable and it is time to move on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGI PENXTEN, FILIP LIEVEN KAREL VANDUEREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KyprosEc
Milk Inc. and Sylver....both the best EuroTrance artists. And both smoking hot.
@spain-style9990
From SPAIN n1 milk inc. 🥳
@byniek11100
2019 still a great
@djsilverline69
Nostalgia.
@caetanodelibra3312
vdd
@1mateussuetam
Sim, no meu caso seria uma nostalgia de tempos que eu não vivi...
@josearenas8634
Temazo, los vi en directo en la sala Macumba de Madrid hará 20 años
@NOXCEPTIONMADE
Sweet Memories! Great Track!
@wesleymerckx2044
When the volume switch on your laptop reaches to 100% but you want to switch it to 200%...
@skurinski
Year 2001. Great memories