Milk

Garbage

About Milk

"Milk" is a song written and produced by alternative rock band Garbage from their self-titled debut studio album (1995). The song was released internationally the following year as the album's fifth and final single. Garbage collaborated with English trip hop musician Tricky on a new version of "Milk" for single release. Much media comment was made regarding a rumoured fall-out over the sessions, when it became known that Garbage produced a further mix of "Milk" that only incorporated Tricky's vocals from that session. After an acclaimed live performance of the new recording of "Milk" at the 1996 MTV Europe Music Awards, as well as winning the Best Breakthrough Act, "Milk (The Wicked Mix feat. Tricky)" debuted at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, outselling the previous single "Stupid Girl". A mix that deleted Tricky's vocal, "Milk (The Siren mix)", charted in Germany, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, "Milk" was released alongside album cut "Supervixen" as part of a dual-single strategy to build upon the momentum built from the success of previous single "Stupid Girl". The single release was supported by Garbage's support slot for the Smashing Pumpkins Infinite Sadness arena tour and pre-empted the release of a home video compilation of all the band's music videos. Both "Milk" and "Supervixen" failed to chart when alternative radio chose to heavily support their soundtrack feature "#1 Crush" instead. 


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1995
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I am milk
I am red hot kitchen
And I am cool
Cool as the deep blue ocean

I am lost
So I am cruel
But I'd be love and sweetness
If I had you
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I am weak
But I am strong
I can use my tears to
Bring you home
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I am milk
I am red hot kitchen
I am cool
Cool as the deep blue ocean

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you

I'm waiting
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
For you

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG

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13 facts about this song

Band Formation
Garbage is a rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1993. The band's members include Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig.
Song Classification
"Milk" is classified as a trip-hop influenced pop and rock song. The song showcases the band's fusion style, blending electronics with traditional instrumentation.
Release Date
"Milk" was originally included in Garbage's debut studio album, released in 1996.
Single Release
It was the fifth single released by the band in the UK, where it reached number 10 on the charts.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics speak to the intense longing that can come with love, and are somewhat dark and melancholic in tone.
Remixes
The song has been remixed many times, including a popular version by Massive Attack, a British musical duo known for their work in the trip-hop genre.
European Success
The song became Garbage's highest charting single in various European countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands.
Music Video
The song’s music video, directed by Stéphane Sednaoui, received heavy airplay on music channels.
Album Success
Garbage's debut album, which includes the song "Milk", was a big commercial success, selling over 4 million copies worldwide.
Radio Promo
In the US, "Milk" was issued as a radio-promotion for the debut album.
Live Performances
"Milk" is a standard part of the band's setlist during live performances and often played as the encore.
Band's Favorite
Lead vocalist Shirley Manson has stated in interviews that "Milk" is one of her favorite Garbage songs to perform live.
Cover Versions
A number of artists covered the song including Scala & Kolacny Brothers, an all-female Belgian choir, who gave the song a haunting, ethereal sound.

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