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.
This is who we are
Di-rect Lyrics
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Will we reach our destination?
All eyes are open, but they're bleeding.
Must be more than this to believe in.
Ooooh, this is who we are, this is who we are,
Ooooh, this is who we are.
Nothing's real we're only dreaming.
No war tomorrow, it's illusion.
Welcome to my revolution.
Ooooh, this is who we are, this is who we are,
Ooooh, this is who we are.
Oh, we live, we die, we fall down.
We catch a fall and resist.
Say this is who we are.
These days we live in, feel broken.
But we will reach our destination.
Ooooh, this is who we are, are, are, this is who we are,
Ooooh, this is who we are.
Ooooh, this is who we are. (6x)
The lyrics of DI-RECT's song "This is who we are" express a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world we live in. The first verse sets a tone of uncertainty and doubt as the singer questions whether we will ever reach our destination in life. The second verse then dismisses any notion of a brighter future as "nothing's real we're only dreaming" and "No war tomorrow, it's an illusion". However, the chorus offers a sense of unity and hope as the singer declares "This is who we are" multiple times. This repetition creates a sense of a unified movement, almost like a chant, that suggests that even though we are broken and disillusioned, we can still come together to create a better future.
Overall, the lyrics of "This is who we are" acknowledge the brokenness of the world we live in, but also emphasize the importance of coming together in unity to create a brighter future. The song is a call to action for listeners to resist the disillusionment and uncertainty that they feel and stand together to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
These days we live in, feel broken.
We are currently living in a time where we feel damaged and helpless.
Will we reach our destination?
We are unsure if we will ever achieve our goals or make it to where we want to be.
All eyes are open, but they're bleeding.
Even though we are aware of what is happening around us, it is hurting us emotionally.
Must be more than this to believe in.
We need something greater to have faith in than what we currently have.
No time for sorrow, no reason.
We cannot afford to feel sorry for ourselves or waste time on senseless things.
Nothing's real we're only dreaming.
Everything seems too good to be true, and we feel like we're living in a dream.
No war tomorrow, it's illusion.
The idea of a peaceful future seems like a fantasy rather than a realistic possibility.
Welcome to my revolution.
We are taking control of our lives and trying to make a change for the better.
Oh, we live, we die, we fall down.
Life is unpredictable, and we experience highs and lows, successes and failures.
We catch a fall and resist.
When we encounter obstacles, we try to overcome them and not let them define or defeat us.
Say this is who we are.
We proudly declare that this is who we are and what we stand for.
But we will reach our destination.
Despite the challenges we face, we are confident that we will eventually achieve our goals.
Ooooh, this is who we are, are, are, this is who we are,
A repetition of the chorus, affirming our identity and unifying us as a group.
Ooooh, this is who we are.
The closing line of the song, reinforcing our sense of self and purpose.
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Meltinir
Grappig hoe je van redelijk goede nummers naar wereldhits gaat door een andere zanger. Dit moeten ze vooral zo volhouden. Dit soort nummers scoor je mee.
@ngcg74
Excelente canción, no la conocía y mucho menos el grupo. La escuche en la radio rodando en una tarde de verano en el Norte de Chile. Verano del 2023
@resaja
Wow, ik kwam eigenlijk naar het Royal Beach Concert afgelopen zaterdag voor Bon Jovi, maar de mannen van Di-rect staken er met kop en schouders bovenuit.... wat een podiumbeesten. En dat terwijl ik eigenlijk nooit zo Di-rect-minded was. Respect!
@LdeRooij
ik luister normaal nooit naar di-rect ofso maar deze nummer vind ik prachtig!
@GabriellavanBerk
eerst vondt ik di-rect niks aan maar toen die nieuwe zanger erbij kwam vindt ik ze nu helemaal geweldig
@MrWill994
BESTE DI-RECT ALBUM OOIT!!!!!!!!
@arjen74
Same here; nooit een Di-Rect fan geweest, maar deze single is waanzinnig. Proficiat met de nieuwe zanger; een gouden aanwinst!!!
@MrSanneman
Wat is dit een geweldige band geworden zeg met de twee nieuwe bandleden. Vooral grote complimenten voor de zanger. Hij maakt de band veel volwassener en ook creatiever. Invloed van de pianist is ook super. Wat een top CD hebben die gasten afgeleverd. Kunnen we trots op zijn in Nederland!
@marja333
beste band van Nederland.........
@Deagol82
Nog steeds een geniale band.