Hayes' first solo album Spin was released in 2002, carrying on in the same musical vein as Savage Garden, with a less soft rock sound and more edgy R&B vibe, although the first single Insatiable was a ballad, reaching Number 3 in Australia. Other singles "Strange Relationship", "Crush (1980 Me)" and "I Miss You" also performed well in charts.
Hayes spent two years working on his second solo album, The Tension And The Spark. Other than the track "I Forgive You" which was produced with Madonna collaborator Marius De Vries, the entire album was produced by Darren himself and Robert Conley (with whom he had previously toured and recorded Crush (1980 Me) for Spin). The album marked a bold change of direction from Hayes. Conley's production was almost entirely electronic, with acoustic instruments buried under walls of sequenced sounds. Although artistically this was a huge step forward and earned Hayes the strongest praise of his career, it seemed to alienate a large portion of his audience who were expecting another album of radio friendly pop songs. The first single Pop!ular was released on July 12, 2004. This single reached Number One on the US Dance Charts, and fared well in the UK. His follow up single, Darkness, failed to chart, leaving Dublin Sky - the planned third release - in limbo. Ironically, "Dublin Sky" was considered by many to be one of the strongest and most accessible songs on the album and the most likely to be a hit.
Truly Madly Completely, Savage Gardens greatest hits album was released in late 2005 and featured two new songs - So Beautiful and California. The tour, 'A Big Night In with Darren Hayes' followed in 2006. In July 2006, Hayes announced that he had married his boyfriend of two years, Richard Cullen, in a Civil Partnership Ceremony.
Hayes released a double album, This Delicate Thing We've Made, on 20 August 2007 on his newly formed independent label ''Powdered Sugar''. "The record features 25 songs recorded with the help of a Vintage 1983 Fairlight CMI syth - a cinematic, theatrical and epic Pop Opus." The first single to come from Hayes' third album was On the Verge of Something Wonderful to be followed by Me, Myself and (I) later in 2007.
In mid 2010, Hayes announced the completion of this fourth solo album. It is being mixed by Robert Orton. The album will be released in 2011.
The first single from Darren's new album Secret Codes and Battleships is called 'Talk Talk Talk' and will be released on iTunes worldwide on June 24 the same day it is delivered to radio and the music video is released online and debuts on T.V.
Darren wrote and recorded the song in Sweden with producer Carl Falk - it was mixed by Robert Orton and mastered by Bob Ludwig.
On iTunes there'll also be a b-side - Darren's cover version of Madonna's 'Angel'.
2022: Do You Remember?
On 26 January 2022, Hayes released a new single, "Let's Try Being in Love". A music video for the song was released the same day, starring Hayes and featuring actor Scott Evans. The video was directed by Andrew Putschoegl.[20] Referred to as a "queer anthem"[21] by NME, in promotional interviews, Hayes explained “I’ve been married to Richard [Cullen] for almost 17 years, [and] I’m in this really comfortable place in my life. But at the same time at mid-life I’m grieving the fact I never got to celebrate who I really was at the period of my life where I was most famous. I look at this world we live in now where someone like Lil Nas X can push forward his true self, full of pride and self-love and have the chance to be loved for who he truly is [...] A lot of the time I was my most famous, I was deeply sad.” Less than 24 hours of release, "Let's Try Being in Love" debuted at number 96 on the Official UK Singles Download Chart Top 100 and at number 98 on the Official UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[22][23] “I wanted to show I love the feminine in me, be proud of the gay me. There’s a dance scene that is so passionate, everything’s alive and thriving and blooming. That’s how I feel in general about music. And that’s a hugely sharp contrast to how I felt 10 years ago.”
On 27 January 2022, Hayes announced he would be headlining the 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and would be performing on 5 March 2022.[24] Hayes performed "The Animal Song", "I Want You", "Affirmation" plus, live for the very first time, "Let's Try Being in Love".[25][26][27]
Since 2013, Hayes stopped his music career and tried to build stand-up comedy career. At the same time, he kept creating short singing videos in his social media accounts for his fans. In 2018 Hayes briefly returned on stage with one-off performance of two songs, including "I Knew I Loved You". In 2019, Hayes featured on Cub Sport’s single “I Never Cried So Much in My Whole Life”. He did not appear in the official video. In 2020 he recorded a new version of "Truly Madly Deeply" with slightly modified lyrics. The video of his studio performance was released on YouTube on 24 April.
On 2 March 2022, Hayes announced the "Do You Remember?" Tour that would be performed in six Australian cities between January and February 2023 and would feature songs from his musical career as part of Savage Garden and as a solo artist. On 10 March 2022, Hayes released the single "Do You Remember?",[28][29][30] following with the official video on 16 March 2022.[31]
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11 What You Like
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE DOES THAT FEEL NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF THE NIGHT TO GET IT RIGHT PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE IF THAT FEELS NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF OUR LIVES TO GET IT RIGHT
Lookin' back on lonely nights Searching for love again I never knew my journey began And ended with you my friend Softer than your butterfly kisses And stronger than my desire I want to thank you my friend For making me feel alive
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE DOES THAT FEEL NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF THE NIGHT TO GET IT RIGHT PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE IF THAT FEELS NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF OUR LIVES TO GET IT RIGHT
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE DOES THAT FEEL NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF THE NIGHT TO GET IT RIGHT PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE IF THAT FEELS NICE GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF OUR LIVES TO GET IT RIGHT
GIVE ME A SIGN IF YOU LOVE IT I CAN DO IT AGAIN WE'VE GOT THE REST OF OUR LIVES TO GET IT RIGHT
The lyrics of Darren Hayes's song "What You Like" express gratitude for a lover who has made the singer feel worthwhile and alive. The song's opening lines thank the friend for being sweeter than honey and kind, and for making the singer feel worthwhile. The imagery of the two lovers hand in hand and floating across the room suggests a sense of ease and tenderness between them, while the image of clouds under their feet and explosions deep inside conveys the intensity of their passion.
The chorus of the song is the main refrain, with Hayes asking his lover to tell him what they like and if it feels nice. He promises to keep doing it again and again, both for the rest of the night and for the rest of their lives. This repetition underscores the intensity of the passion of the two lovers, as well as their desire for mutual pleasure.
The final verse of the song shows the singer acknowledging past mistakes and expressing a desire to make things right with his lover. He promises to learn from his past failures and never mess things up again. This acknowledgement demonstrates his willingness to listen and understand his lover's needs, and his commitment to making the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to thank you my friend
Expressing gratitude towards a close friend for making the singer feel valued and appreciated.
For making me feel worthwhile
Acknowledgement of the friend's impact on the singer's self-esteem and confidence.
Sweeter than the honey of your lips and kindness in your smile
Complimenting the friend's attractiveness and warm personality.
Hand in hand we float across the room
Describing a joyful moment shared with the friend.
Explosions deep inside
Expressing excitement and passion felt towards the friend.
Cheek to cheek, there's clouds under my feet
Portraying a feeling of bliss and euphoria.
There's only you and I
Implies a strong connection between the singer and friend.
Please tell me what you like
Asking the friend for their preferences and desires.
Does that feel nice
Checking if the friend is enjoying the current experience.
Give me a sign if you love it
Requesting the friend to signal satisfaction if they are enjoying the experience.
I can do it again
Assuring the friend of the singer's willingness to please them.
We've got the rest of the night to get it right
Encourages the friend to explore and experiment with the artist.
We've got the rest of our lives to get it right
Promising the friend long-term commitment and patience.
Lookin' back on lonely nights
Reflecting on past experiences of loneliness and searching for love.
Searching for love again
Admitting the desire for companionship and affection.
I never knew my journey began and ended with you my friend
Realizing that the friend has become their most important relationship.
Softer than your butterfly kisses
Complimenting the friend's gentle touch and affection.
And stronger than my desire
Implying the friend's love and care is more important than physical satisfaction.
I'll never mess it up again
Committing to not make the same mistakes that could jeopardize the relationship.
Won't let it slip like grains of sand
Promising to hold on tight to the relationship and not let it slip away.
Through careless fingertips because I'm a man who understands
Acknowledging past mistakes due to carelessness and striving to be more attentive.
Though burned by the fire
Referring to past hurt or mistakes.
I can learn to feel the light again and listen
Expressing optimism and openness to learning from past experiences.
I can hear your demands
Pay attention to the friend's needs and desires.
I know I can do it give me one more chance
Requesting the friend to trust them once again.
Baby here I am
Presenting oneself as fully committed and ready to work on the relationship.
Give me a sign if you love it
Requesting feedback and affirmation from the friend.
We've got the rest of our lives to get it right
Re-emphasizing the promise of long-term commitment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: DARREN HAYES, DARREN STANLEY HAYES, RICHARD W JR NOWELS, RICK NOWELS
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