There are 2 artists with the name Di-rect:

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.

Holiday
DI-RECT Lyrics

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See the falling snow through the night

The moon a silver ray of light
When I'm moving on
Or I get slowed down
It's okay cause it'll all work out

On a holiday somewhere we'd be hiding

On a holiday we learn how to love again

The world ahead is an open door
No going back to where we were before
All the city light
Left behind
I love everything that's new in our eyes

On a holiday somewhere we'd be hiding
On a holiday we learn how to love again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DI-RECT's song "Holiday" express a theme of hope, new beginnings, and love. The verses create an atmosphere of snow and a silver moon, which symbolize a fresh start and a new journey. The song's protagonist acknowledges that sometimes they feel like they're moving slowly, but they have faith that everything will work out in the end. The chorus talks about finding a place to hide away and learn how to love again.

The song also portrays the idea of moving forward and leaving the past behind. The singer sees the world as an open door, and there is no going back to where they were before. They are ready to embrace new experiences and love with open arms. The lyrics suggest a sense of optimism and a desire to create a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

See the falling snow through the night
Watching the snowfall at night, enjoying the serene and peaceful environment

The moon a silver ray of light
The full moon shining bright, casting its silvery light on the surroundings

When I'm moving on
When I leave the past behind and move forward in life

Or I get slowed down
Or when I face obstacles and challenges that slow me down

It's okay cause it'll all work out
It's alright because everything will eventually work out in the end

On a holiday somewhere we'd be hiding
Taking a vacation to some undisclosed location and keeping away from everyone else

On a holiday we learn how to love again
Having fun on a holiday tends to bring people closer and reignites the love in their hearts

The world ahead is an open door
The future is full of opportunities and possibilities

No going back to where we were before
We cannot undo the past or go back to the way things were before

All the city light
All the lights of the city we are leaving behind

Left behind
Leaving our past behind and looking forward to new beginnings

I love everything that's new in our eyes
We love everything that is fresh and new, that catches our attention

On a holiday somewhere we'd be hiding
Going on a trip and hiding away from the rest of the world

On a holiday we learn how to love again
A vacation helps us to rediscover love and rekindle it in our hearts

Writer(s): Vincent Ran Reeken, Vince J. van Reeken, Jamie H. Westland, Bas van Wageningen, Jamie Westland, Marcel Veenendaal, Richell Bonner, Frans van Zoest Copyright: Talpa Music, BMG Talpa Music Bv, Jamak Music Publishing

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