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.
Noir
Di-rect Lyrics
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Lick your wounds and taste the blood
Feel the pain on your own
'Cause it hurts so lovely
Choose your hell, meet the fog
Let it all surround the core
Be the one like the storm
No never no never
Never fear to suffer
Never hide behind a smile
Never fear to suffer
Never hide behind your lies
Never fear to suffer
Never cry without a sound
Be the sigh in a song
Be the silence in a romp
Be the stain on the wall
Be the one deciding
Be the first and not too late
Be the last perfomance
No never no never
Never fear to suffer
Never hide behind a smile
Never fear to suffer
Never hide behind your lies
Never fear to suffer
Never cry without a sound
The lyrics of Di-rect's song 'Noir' suggest embracing pain, suffering, and darkness as a means of discovering one's true self. The opening lines, "Lose your head, lay your soul," convey a sense of surrendering oneself to the experience of pain and potentially finding meaning through it. The following lines, "Lick your wounds and taste the blood, feel the pain on your own, 'cause it hurts so lovely," suggest that pain can be seen as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "never fear to suffer," further emphasizes the idea that embracing pain and taking risks is essential to living an authentic life. The lines "be the one like the storm, lightning through the darkness," suggest that the experience of embracing pain can be powerful and transformative, akin to a storm that illuminates the darkness.
The final lines of the song, "be the first and not too late, be the last performance," suggest that the experience of embracing pain and suffering is ongoing and requires constant effort and self-reflection. Overall, the lyrics of 'Noir' encourage listeners to confront their pain and embrace it as a means of growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Lose your head lay your soul
Let go of your rational self and be vulnerable
Lick your wounds and taste the blood
Face your pain and confront it rather than avoiding it
Feel the pain on your own
Undergo the pain without seeking help from anyone else to learn from it
'Cause it hurts so lovely
The sensation of pain can be surprisingly beautiful and inspiring
Choose your hell, meet the fog
Decide your path in life and be aware of the uncertainty and confusion that accompanies your journey
Let it all surround the core
Embrace your struggles as an integral part of your life and learn from them
Be the one like the storm
Be powerful and unstoppable, like the force of nature
Lightning through the darkness
Illuminate the dark moments of life with your strength and perseverance
Be the sigh in a song
Be an essential and emotional component of life's music
Be the silence in a romp
Be the non-traditional element that adds depth and meaning to the joy of life
Be the stain on the wall
Be a physical reminder of your presence and influence on the world
Be the one deciding
Take control of your life and choose your own path
Be the first and not too late
Take initiative and don't wait for opportunities to come to you
Be the last perfomance
Leave a lasting impression with your actions and never stop striving to improve
No never no never
Emphasizes the importance of the following messages
Never fear to suffer
Do not avoid or fear pain, as it is a natural part of life
Never hide behind a smile
Do not conceal your emotions, true beauty and strength comes from embracing and expressing them
Never fear to suffer
Do not avoid or fear pain, as it is a natural part of life
Never hide behind your lies
Do not deceive yourself, as it will only make your struggles more difficult to overcome
Never fear to suffer
Do not avoid or fear pain, as it is a natural part of life
Never cry without a sound
Do not suffer in silence, as it is important to express your emotions and seek support when needed
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bayu Ade Prabowo
"never fear to suffer"
Simple but means everything
Amber486
beautiful! schitterend! di-rect is amazing!
PuckHolzhaus
Zo mooi <3
Coco van der Kuijl
ZO mooi, ook de tekst enzo, gewoon het totaal:D perfect
Jasper
prachtig!!!!, prachtige gitaar
Marie Elise
die gitaar aan t begin (L)
stb2tmfz
origineel is van een band uit Italy, The shandon
J Bravenboer
sorry voor zn dom comment het was me broer die snapt het allemaal niet =P!
stb2tmfz
je moeder!