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.
Forgiveness
Di-rect Lyrics
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Colors are devoured, a warning
She Builds up her defenses
to save her from decay
it starts to fade away
No, it can’t be forgiven
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
A light heart
Doesn’t need protection, or shelter
Her smile is other-worldly
Giving unconditional love
Only from the heart
No, it can’t be forgiven
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
No, it can’t be forgiven
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
In the battle of the weak they were so far from home
Thinking, how to be strong?
Hear the uniform screaming with his hands up high
Saying, don’t get me wrong!
Today is already gone
We can leave as dust, or dreams
A light heart
Doesn’t need protection
Giving unconditional love
No, it can’t be forgiven
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
The lyrics to Di-rect’s song Forgiveness touch on the themes of defenses, forgiveness, unconditional love, and strength. The opening lines paint a picture of a person who has built up defenses to protect themselves from harm. However, these defenses ultimately start to fade away and are unable to save them from decay. The idea is that we cannot always protect ourselves, and sometimes we need to be open and vulnerable to truly connect with others.
The chorus repeats the phrase “No, it can’t be forgiven. You can’t find forgiveness if you try.” This line points to the idea that while forgiveness is important, it cannot always be obtained simply by seeking it out. Instead, true forgiveness requires a deeper understanding of the situation and other factors involved. The second verse brings in the notion of a light heart, one that doesn’t need protection or shelter. This type of heart is able to give unconditional love, which is a powerful force in connecting with others.
The final lines touch on the theme of strength in the face of adversity. The battle of the weak being far from home symbolizes the struggles we often face when we are outside of our comfort zone. The idea of leaving as dust or dreams suggests that we have a choice in how we approach these struggles. We can let them defeat us, or we can leave behind something meaningful that reflects our strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Steel gray
The atmosphere is bleak and hopeless.
Colors are devoured, a warning
Joy is being suppressed, indicating danger is imminent.
She Builds up her defenses
She is protecting herself from harm.
to save her from decay
Protecting herself from deteriorating emotionally.
it starts to fade away
Her emotional wellbeing begins to deteriorate.
No, it can’t be forgiven
The wrong that has been done cannot be pardoned.
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
Even if you try to seek forgiveness, it will not be granted.
A light heart
A carefree and happy disposition.
Doesn’t need protection, or shelter
One with a pure heart does not require protection or a place to hide.
Her smile is other-worldly
Her happiness is not bound by the physical world.
Giving unconditional love
Loving without any expectations or conditions.
Only from the heart
This love is purely emotional and not a result of any external factors.
In the battle of the weak they were so far from home
The vulnerable individuals were displaced and away from their comfort zones.
Thinking, how to be strong?
Contemplating strategies to become more resilient.
Hear the uniform screaming with his hands up high Saying, don’t get me wrong!
Someone in a position of power is trying to communicate that they do not want any misunderstandings.
Today is already gone
The present moment has passed and cannot be retrieved.
We can leave as dust, or dreams
Our lives can leave a minimal impact or create an everlasting legacy.
No, it can’t be forgiven
The wrong that has been done cannot be pardoned.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness
The forgiveness that is being sought cannot be found.
You can’t find forgiveness, . . . if you try
Even if you try to seek forgiveness, it will not be granted.
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wesley Maduro
Ongelofelijk goede performance
jr
Heerlijk!
Jonas Palland
the marcel show haha