Combining folk with acoustic pop elements and beginning in 2003, Milow released his debut album, The Bigger Picture, in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that album, "You Don't Know," became one of the biggest hit singles of the year in Belgium in 2007.
Milow's acoustic cover of 50 Cent's "Ayo Technology," released in 2008, stayed on the charts for over 340 weeks in 14 different countries. The video also went viral on YouTube with over 50 million views. Milow followed the immense success of the single by quickly releasing a self-titled studio album. Three years later, he has sold over 650,000 albums and more than 1.15 million singles.
“North and South,” recorded in Belgium and partially mixed in Los Angeles by two-time Grammy-winner Tony Maserati (Beyonce Knowles, Jason Mraz, Robbie Robertson), was released in 2011. The mastering was done in New York City by Dave Kutch (The Roots, Erykah Badu, Outkast). The video for the first single, “You and Me (In My Pocket),” is available on YouTube.
Canada
Milow Lyrics
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Yeah I've made up my mind
Leave everything behind
I'll catch a plane, fly away from this rain
I'm gonna move to Canada
I'm gonna meet Neil Young
I just know we'll get along
Convince him and his spouse
I'll pick up my guitar and play
A couple of my songs
A couple of my songs
A couple of my songs
That I'll sing at the top of my lungs
I'm gonna move to Canada
Yeah I've made up my mind
Leave everything behind
I'll catch a plane, fly away from this rain
Mister Young will be impressed
And offer me a record deal
And tell me to call him Neil
We'll have a ball until Canada's too small
Then I'll pack up my guitar and I
Will move to the US
I'll move to the US
I'll move to the US
To be a sensational success
I'm gonna move to Canada
Yeah I've made up my mind
Leave everything behind
I'll catch a plane, fly away from this rain
After Canada the USA is a piece of cake
All the sales records I'll break
"The Best Thing Since The Beatles"
Is what magazines will write
With my guitar and band
I will conquer every town
I'll conquer every town
I'll conquer every town
Me, the singing rock 'n' roll clown
I still wanna move to Canada
But for now I'll just stay here
I think it's best for my career
When I get home from the office
Where I've worked all my life
I pick up my guitar and play
A couple of my old songs
A couple of my old songs
A couple of my old songs
And I think, "Damn"
"Neil Young would have loved these songs,
He would have loved these songs"
Maybe next year
Maybe next year
Milow's "Canada" is a song about leaving behind the mundane aspects of life and pursuing a dream. He sings about his desire to move to Canada and meet his musical hero, Neil Young, where he hopes to impress him with his music and secure a record deal. The song is full of whimsical lyrics, such as "I'll catch a plane, fly away from this rain" and "Me, the singing rock 'n' roll clown."
The chorus repeats the idea that Milow has made up his mind to move to Canada and leave everything behind, but the final stanza shows that he hasn't actually followed through on his dream yet. He acknowledges that staying put for now might be better for his career and reminisces about what Neil Young would have thought of his music. The song ends with the possibility of moving to Canada next year, leaving the listener to wonder if Milow will ever follow through on his dream.
The song captures the feeling of wanting to escape one's current circumstances and pursue something more meaningful. Milow's lyrics are imaginative and full of hope, but also grounded in reality as he acknowledges the practicalities of making a move.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna move to Canada
I have made the decision to relocate to Canada.
Yeah I've made up my mind
I am absolutely certain about relocating to Canada.
Leave everything behind
I plan to abandon everything that currently ties me down.
I'll catch a plane, fly away from this rain
I will board a plane to escape the dreary weather in my present location.
I'm gonna meet Neil Young
One of my goals is to get in touch with Neil Young.
I just know we'll get along
I am confident that we will have a good relationship.
Show up at his house
I will march to his doorstep unannounced.
Convince him and his spouse
I will convince Neil and his partner to listen to my music.
I'll pick up my guitar and play
I will use my musical talent by playing a few of my own songs.
A couple of my songs
I will present the two songs that I think Neil will like best.
That I'll sing at the top of my lungs
I will belt the selected songs out with great enthusiasm.
Mister Young will be impressed
Neil will be awed by my level of musical skill.
And offer me a record deal
Neil will provide a contract to work together.
And tell me to call him Neil
Neil will ask me to address him by his first name.
We'll have a ball until Canada's too small
We will enjoy our partnership until it is time to move on to new prospects.
Then I'll pack up my guitar and I
When the time comes, I will leave Canada.
Will move to the US
My next destination is the United States, where I will continue my career.
To be a sensational success
I have every intention of making an enormous impact in the music industry.
After Canada the USA is a piece of cake
Once I have conquered Canada, the United States will be straightforward.
All the sales records I'll break
I am positive that my record sales will surpass all of my competitors'.
"The Best Thing Since The Beatles"
Magazines will refer to me as one of the most gifted musicians since The Beatles.
With my guitar and band
My guitar-playing abilities, along with my bandmates, will be responsible for our success.
I will conquer every town
Our music will be popular in every town we go to.
Me, the singing rock 'n' roll clown
I will become recognized as an eccentric rock musician who can draw large crowds.
But for now I'll just stay here
For the time being, I will maintain my current lifestyle.
I think it's best for my career
I believe that it is more practical for me to remain where I am for the time being.
When I get home from the office
I will likely have finished working for the day.
Where I've worked all my life
I have been working in this office for many years.
I pick up my guitar and play
Once I am home, I will practice playing music.
A couple of my old songs
I will likely select to play one of my earlier songs.
And I think, "Damn"
I will be proud of my own talent as a musician.
"Neil Young would have loved these songs,
He would have loved these songs"
I am sure that Neil would have appreciated my early music like much as my latest music.
Maybe next year
Perhaps in the following year.
Maybe next year
It is possible, but it is not a guarantee.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN IVO GILLES HEM VANDENBROECK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trees Leichelsmit
Great song and orchestra, Nina, Tom, and you ❤️❤️❤️
Frankfurter Bub
Beste Konzert in seinem Leben :-) ❤ wer guckt es heute noch am 03.05.2020 ?^^
auch in der Schweren zeit von ( Corona ) 😷
Milow bleib Gesund du und deine Familie und deine tolle Band 🙏 wir lieben dich und deine Musik ❤Bleib Gesund!!!! ⛪🌎❤
Schöne grüße aus Deutschland 🤗
Nilson Silva
Show de música. muito linda!
Lies
What a beautiful song, it makes me cry. Dat stukje wat Tom zingt is echt geniaal! Well done!
Bram Boender
one of the best artists ever.
edwin wessels
i cant get enough of this song!
hartigdom
Milow at the "Donauinselfest" in Vienna yesterday was so GREAT, he is is such an incredible singer and performer!!!
Astrid van den Broek
Wauw ik blijf het een Fantastisch emotioneel nummer vinden met dankbare herinnering aan Bart .Door hem leerde ik deze geweldige performance kennen 😇😇
Trees Leichelsmit
Beautiful song😘❤️
Trees Leichelsmit
Beautiful song and music great group