1) Di-rect is a Dutch alt… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with the name Di-rect:
1) Di-rect is a Dutch alternative rock band formed in October 1999 in The Hague, The Netherlands. The band consists of singer Marcel Veenendaal, guitarist Frans van Zoest, drummer Jamie Westland, pianist Vince van Reeken and bassplayer Bas van Wageningen.
The band started in 1999 when 15 year old Jamie Westland (drums) asked his father Dick to help him set up a band. Three other teenagers joined him which are Tim Akkerman (vocals), Frans 'Spike' van Zoest (guitar and background vocals) and Bas van Wageningen (bass). The singer, Tim Akkerman was just 19, the guitar player and the drummer were only 15 years old at that time.
Within a few months Di-rect had completed a five track demo which included the song "Just the Way I Do". 3FM radio DJ Rob Stenders saw them play live and was impressed by them. He played a song from their demo on national radio. This generated considerable interest by record companies. Two months later Di-rect signed with Dino Music/EMI. In the year 2002, they played on every big festival in Holland and their debut album "Discover" came out.
Over the next few years, Di-rect released various albums. In 2003, they released "Over The Moon", containing the singles "Adrenaline", "She" and "Rollercoaster". Two years later, they released a new album called "All Systems Go!". After releasing this album, Di-rect joined the MTV-program "RoadRally". After this show, the band almost broke up, but in 2007 they released their 4th album (nameless). The latest album is a live-album, recored in Diligentia in The Hague.
In 2008 and 2009, Di-rect toured with their new show named "Di-rect doet Tommy", a Dutch cover of the rock opera, written by Pete Townshend.
On March 12th, 2009, Tim Akkerman announced to quit the band, his last performance was at April 10th, 2009 in the Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam, also being the last performance of Tommy.
In the programme Wie Is Di-rect, Di-rect searched for a new singer, and they found him! Marcel Veenendaal is the name of the new singer of Di-rect
2) Di-rect is an american Holy Hip Hop artist from Boston. His label is Bloctrine Records.
Back to Life
DI-RECT Lyrics
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Between the space of in or out
I fell
I fell into the line of fire
But she got me out of there somehow
I fell
Straight into her arms
Straight into her arms
She took me in, she told me all
Bout the finer hands of life
I knew that she was right
She made me see, down below
The hardest way, I do agree
I fell
Straight into her arms
She brought me back to life
Straight into her arms
She made me feel alive
Fate, love and tears
She pulled me out of there
She pulled me out
She took me in
Straight into her arms
She brought me back to life
Fate, love and tears
She pulled me out of there
Straight for her arms
She made me feel alive
The lyrics of DI-RECT's song Back to Life highlight the theme of redemption, specifically the redemption that one can find in a relationship. The first few lines of the song reference the singer's struggle between two opposing forces, suggesting that they might be stuck in a confusing and vulnerable state. The line "I fell into the line of fire" reveals that the singer has fallen into a dangerous situation but has gotten out of it with the help of this person, who is likely a romantic interest.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "straight into her arms," emphasizing that this woman is the one who saved the singer from their troubles. The second verse goes on to describe how this person helped the singer understand and appreciate the "finer hands of life." This phrase is an analogy for the beautiful and positive aspects of life that the singer may have forgotten or not yet experienced.
The line "She made me feel alive" in the chorus is especially poignant, as it suggests that before this relationship, the singer might have felt lost, stuck, or numb. However, through the love and guidance of this person, they have found a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm for life. Overall, the song's lyrics convey the transformative power of love, and how a supportive partner can help bring someone out of their darkest places and into the light.
Line by Line Meaning
Id been dancing on a wire
I was living in a precarious state of indecision
Between the space of in or out
I was torn between two opposing choices
I fell
I made a mistake and suffered the consequences
I fell into the line of fire
I got into trouble
But she got me out of there somehow
She rescued me from my troubles
Straight into her arms
She provided me with comfort and support
She took me in, she told me all
She welcomed me and shared her wisdom with me
Bout the finer hands of life
About the more refined and enjoyable aspects of living
I knew that she was right
I realized that she was correct in her advice
She made me see, down below
She helped me understand the harsh realities of life
The hardest way, I do agree
I acknowledge that I had to learn the hard way
She made me feel alive
She revitalized me and gave me hope
Fate, love and tears
The factors that brought me to this point
She pulled me out of there
She rescued me from my difficult situation
Straight for her arms
I sought solace in her embrace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX DIRKSE, BAS VAN WAGENINGEN, FRANS VAN ZOEST, JAMIE WESTLAND, TIM AKKERMAN
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