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.

Reach
Di-Rect Lyrics

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It's not like before

A love I've been asked to kill
What can I do
All of me screams to keep it
Why do I try
Feelings for you are still so strong
You turn your head

Can I move a little close behind you

So much to say
But not enough words to make it right
Look in my heart
What's there is not meant to hurt you
What can you do?
When all that you know tells you it's wrong
Open your mind
Can you get a little close behind me?

Hey
A little trust is all it takes
We gotta let our love grow
And find a way to make this home, our home.

It's not like before
A love we don't need to kill
What can we do
Know that you'll never lose me
Give it a chance
This isn't wrong, we make it right
Don't turn your head
Why can people never dream together

Hey
A little trust is all it takes
We gotta let our love grow
And find a way to make this home, our home.
We're only happy when we're sad

We gotta let our love grow
And find a way to make this home, our home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Di-Rect's song "Reach" could be interpreted as a conversation between two lovers who are struggling with their feelings for each other. The song starts with the singer talking about how they have been asked to "kill" their love, but they are finding it difficult to do so because their feelings for the other person are still very strong. The singer then suggests that they should move a little closer to the other person, perhaps in an attempt to bridge the emotional gap between them.

As the song continues, the singer acknowledges that there is a lot to say about the situation, but also that words alone may not be enough to make things right. The singer then encourages the other person to "open [their] mind" and get a little closer, reaffirming their earlier suggestion. The song then moves into a bridge section which seems to reflect on the idea that true happiness comes from overcoming adversity, and that by working through their difficulties, the lovers can create a home together.

The song ends with the two lovers seemingly reaching a place of mutual understanding, with the singer suggesting that they no longer need to "kill" their love and that the other person will never lose them. The song's message could be seen as one of hope, resilience, and the importance of trust and communication within a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not like before
The situation has changed from what it was in the past

A love I've been asked to kill
I have been requested to end a relationship that I treasure deeply

What can I do
I am unsure of the best course of action to take in this situation

All of me screams to keep it
My innermost self is urging me to hold onto this relationship

Why do I try
I am questioning my efforts to maintain this relationship

Feelings for you are still so strong
My emotions for you are still intense and powerful

You turn your head
You seem to be avoiding me and the situation

Can I move a little close behind you
I want to be near you and support you through this difficult time

So much to say
There are many things that need to be said

But not enough words to make it right
However, I am struggling to find the right words to communicate effectively

Look in my heart
I am being sincere in expressing my feelings

What's there is not meant to hurt you
I do not intend to harm you with my emotions

What can you do?
You are also facing a difficult situation and need to make choices

When all that you know tells you it's wrong
Despite what you may have been taught or believe, this relationship feels right

Open your mind
Consider alternative perspectives and possibilities

Can you get a little close behind me?
Can you also support me and stand by me?

A little trust is all it takes
Building trust can help strengthen the relationship

We gotta let our love grow
We need to give the relationship a chance to flourish

And find a way to make this home, our home.
We need to work together to create a comfortable and supportive environment

A love we don't need to kill
We don't have to end our relationship prematurely

Know that you'll never lose me
I will always be here for you and will not abandon you

Give it a chance
Let's try to make this relationship work

This isn't wrong, we make it right
We can overcome any obstacles together and create something positive

Don't turn your head
Let's face this situation and work on it together

Why can people never dream together
Why can't people work together to make their dreams a reality?

We're only happy when we're sad
Perhaps we are only content when we are facing challenges and struggles

Writer(s): Bas van Wageningen, Jamie Westlake, Marcel Veenendaal, Vincent van Reeken, Frans van Zoest

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