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.
Hold on
Di-rect Lyrics
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Blinded by the dream, it's hard for us to see
Will we count the cost of always wanting more
Never satisfied with what we had before
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
Deep inside ourselves we always feel the truth
That if we learn to give, we could learn to live
This could be our fade creating something new
Just give up all the past, and all that you knew
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
You've got to hold
Everybody needs someone
Gotta be a place we belong
Everybody needs something
All you need is to believe
Everybody needs someone
Gotta be a place we belong
Everybody needs something
All you need is to believe
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
Don't let it bring you down
You've got to hold on
The lyrics of Hold on by DI-RECT carry a message of hope and perseverance during difficult times. The song begins by acknowledging the strength of emotions on a particular day, perhaps indicative of some sort of struggle or challenge the singer is going through. These emotions are so overwhelming that they begin to affect the ability to see things clearly, making it hard to recognize what really matters in life. The idea of always wanting more and being never satisfied is introduced, highlighting the futility of such a perspective. However, the chorus serves as a reminder that there is no need to hide from these emotions and that holding on is necessary. The love that the singer has is central to holding on, reminding them that they are not alone.
The second verse highlights the importance of introspection and recognizing the truth within ourselves. By learning to give to others, one can learn to live a fulfilling life, creating something new and leaving behind the past. The song ends with a resounding chorus, stating that everybody needs someone or something to believe in, and holding on through the tough times is essential.
In essence, Hold on is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to persevere through hard times by holding on to love and believing in themselves. It reminds them that they are not alone and that they have the strength to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
On a day like this, the feelings are so strong
The emotions are intense, and it's hard to handle them on a day like this.
Blinded by the dream, it's hard for us to see
Our aspirations and dreams may cloud our judgment and make it difficult to perceive the reality.
Will we count the cost of always wanting more
Are we aware of the price we pay for constantly desiring more than what we have?
Never satisfied with what we had before
We fail to find contentment in the things that we possess, and always yearn for more.
Don't let it bring you down
Do not allow negativity to control and dampen your spirits.
There's no need to hide
You do not have to conceal your emotions or suppress them within.
From feeling inside
These innermost feelings are what shape us as individuals, and we must acknowledge them.
You've got to hold on
Through all the trials and tribulations that come your way, it's important to persevere and keep believing.
And if you're on your own
If you are feeling lonely or isolated, remember that you are not alone and can always find hope.
And the walls are closing
If you feel trapped or suffocated by your circumstances, remember to keep holding on and pushing through.
Remember the love
Keep in mind the people and things that bring joy and positivity into your life.
Deep inside ourselves we always feel the truth
We inherently know what's right and what's wrong, and should trust our intuition.
That if we learn to give, we could learn to live
By being selfless and giving to others, we can find true happiness and fulfillment in life.
This could be our fade creating something new
Our destiny could be to create a new future for ourselves and those around us.
Just give up all the past, and all that you knew
Sometimes we need to let go of the past and our preconceived notions to embrace change and new opportunities.
Everybody needs someone
We all need someone to rely on and share our lives with.
Gotta be a place we belong
We need to find a place where we feel at home and comfortable being ourselves.
Everybody needs something
We all have certain needs and desires that we wish to fulfill in life.
All you need is to believe
Believing in yourself and your capabilities is crucial to achieving your dreams and aspirations.
Writer(s): Vince van Reeken, Bas van Wageningen, Michael Johnson, Jamie Westland, Marcel Veenendaal, Frans van Zoest Copyright: Talpa Music, Michael Johnson Music
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sylwia Sitna
On a day like this, the feelings are so strong
Blinded by the dream, it's hard for us to see
Will we count the cost of always wanting more
Never satisfied with what we had before
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
Deep inside ourselves we always feel the truth
That if we learn to give, we could learn to live
This could be our fade creating something new
Just give up all the past, and all that you knew
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
You've got to hold
Everybody needs someone
Gotta be a place we belong
Everybody needs something
All you need is to believe
Everybody needs someone
Gotta be a place we belong
Everybody needs something
All you need is to believe
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
Don't let it bring you down
There's no need to hide
From feeling inside
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
And the walls are closing
Remember the love
You've got to hold on
And if you're on your own
Don't let it bring you down
You've got to hold on
MFM_beyond
Direct bewijst hiermee een volwassen song te maken dat de ziel van vele mensen raakt. Ideaal nummer voor mensen die een relatie of geliefden verliezen. Weer een bewijs dat simpel en eenvoudig eindeloos krachtig kunnen overkomen. Mooi gedaan jongens!
M Meerlo
Wat een ongelooflijk goeie zanger en wat een mooie plaat. Denk dat ze internationaal door gaan breken als ze dit niveau vasthouden. Thums up!
MsPepernoot
Dit nummer was echt de beste van het album! Super leuk dat ie als single is uitgebracht! =)
Nanouk Meijer
Super mooi nummer! En echt waar, een geweldige clip!!! =D
s6pjones
WAT EEN GOED NUMMER!!!! Echt heerlijk, Marcel vind ik ook heerlijk excentriek. Hou wel van aparte mensen.
Singstarroosmarijn
prachtig nummer, en live ook echt super op beatstad! goedzo met die nieuwe zanger
Colin van de Weteringh
Wow, zooo'n mooi nummer, en zooo'n mooie clib. Deze is echt genieten!
Singstarroosmarijn
echt een super mooi nummer, toen di-rect het live speelde was het ook heel erg goed! xx.
LilyEvers123
Elke keer weer tranen bedwingen als ik dit nummer hoor.. Een vriend stuurde dit toen ik het even moeilijk had met het einde van me relatie.. en ik even geen uitweg meer zag. Dit nummer verteld je om toch verder te gaan, wat er ook gebeurd.. De grootste steun in deze tijd..
Nymira
Briljant nummer!! Goede clip ook! Ben meer fan dan ik ooit ben geweest :D