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.

Mr. Man
Di-rect Lyrics

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Hey Mr Man,
So many words but they don't make a lot of sense
Confidence ?
And what do you mean
When you say you know just what you should do
Is it true ?

Don't believe a word you say

Will you ever stop to think,
before your mind fades away

Hey Mr Man
I see you posing in your black leather pants
Time to dance !

All that I need is a little time to breathe,
time for me
but all that I see
makes it difficult to choose . . .

Hey Mr Man
So many answers, still you've got to pretend
Can't defend?

For years I have tried
To free myself, and pull the thorn from my side
Not satisfied?

Don't believe a word you say
Will you ever stop to think,
before your mind fades away

All that I need is a little time to breathe,
time for me
but all that I see
makes it difficult to choose . . .

Hey Mr Man

Got a secret, and I hope you understand
The back of my hand

Overall Meaning

The song "Mr. Man" by Di-rect is an ode to a mysterious and elusive man, who is presented as being confident and knowledgeable but ultimately unreliable. The singer of the song questions the validity of the things Mr. Man says and wonders whether he ever stops to think before speaking. The lyrics are cleverly written and use repetition to emphasize the frustration and confusion felt by the singer. The line "All that I need is a little time to breathe, time for me, but all that I see makes it difficult to choose" is particularly poignant as it captures the struggle of wanting space and independence whilst feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life.

The song seems to be commenting on the idea of masculinity and how it can often be performative rather than authentic. The line "I see you posing in your black leather pants, time to dance!" suggests that the singer views Mr. Man's behavior as superficial and lacking in substance. The use of the phrase "Hey Mr. Man" is also interesting as it positions the singer in a position of power and authority, challenging Mr. Man to live up to his own hype.

Overall, "Mr. Man" is a reflective and introspective song that invites the listener to consider the role of self-assurance and confidence in our lives. It suggests that being confident is not enough and that true authenticity and reliability are far more important.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey Mr Man,
Addressing the man who is being questioned

So many words but they don't make a lot of sense Confidence ?
You talk a lot, but are you sure of everything you say?

And what do you mean When you say you know just what you should do Is it true ?
Are you really sure about your actions and decisions?

Don't believe a word you say Will you ever stop to think,before your mind fades away
Your words are not credible, and you should reflect before making decisions

Hey Mr Man I see you posing in your black leather pants Time to dance !
Stop pretending, and take action

All that I need is a little time to breathe,time for me but all that I see makes it difficult to choose . . .
I need to take a break, but there are too many distractions

So many answers, still you've got to pretend Can't defend?
You claim to know everything, but can't seem to provide a valid defense

For years I have tried To free myself, and pull the thorn from my side Not satisfied?
I have been trying to solve my problems for a long time, but still can't find satisfaction

All that I need is a little time to breathe,time for me but all that I see makes it difficult to choose . . .
I need some space, but everything around me is distracting

Hey Mr Man Got a secret, and I hope you understand The back of my hand
I have a secret which involves avoiding you

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