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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Bloodstained Heart
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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There's no one left to lay you down
Or say it's okay
On the worst night, of the worst year
Though we might fall, we'll go out punching
You hit me like a subway train
And I will never be the same
Even when you fall apart, I'll pick up your bloodstained heart
And darling I'll follow you down to the ground
In the gutter
Where you're starless, and blind to dreams
We can dream each other
To a new day
Where the good guys always win
And heaven still means something
You hit me like a subway train
And I will never be the same
And darling I'll follow you down to the ground
Even when you fall apart, I'll pick up your bloodstained heart
And darling I'll follow you down to the ground
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Love, when you're in pieces
There's no one left to dry your eyes
You hit me like a subway train
And I will never be the same
Oh darling I'll follow you down to the ground
Even when you fall apart, I'll pick up your bloodstained heart
Ooh darling I'll follow you down to the ground, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of "Bloodstained Heart" speak of unconditional love and support for a partner who is struggling with personal issues. The use of the word "pieces" refers to the broken state of the partner's emotional and mental health. The chorus describes the impact of the partner's initial appearance in the singer's life likened to being hit by a subway train, forever changing the singer. The phrase "I'll pick up your bloodstained heart" means that the singer will support and care for the partner, even though they're feeling broken and covered with emotional damage. He also wants her to know that "even when you fall apart" he will always be around to pick her back up.
The song's bridge talks about the current situation of the couple, where they are both in the gutter trying to dream up a new life for themselves. The singer wants to be with his partner through thick and thin, always reminding her that they will win in the end. The lyric "Where the good guys always win and heaven still means something" implicitly means that the couple is fighting to create a new world for themselves where anything is possible, especially with each other's help.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, you're in pieces
You are broken and shattered because of love.
There's no one left to lay you down
No one is there to comfort you.
Or say it's okay
No one to assure you that it is fine.
On the worst night, of the worst year
At the lowest point in life.
Though we might fall, we'll go out punching
We may suffer a setback, but we will fight our way back.
You hit me like a subway train
Your love was sudden, intense and life-changing.
And I will never be the same
You impacted me in a way that changed me forever.
And darling I'll follow you down to the ground
I will stand by you through thick and thin, even if it means going to the darkest places.
Even when you fall apart, I'll pick up your bloodstained heart
I will be there to support and love you even when you are broken and hurt.
In the gutter
At the lowest point in life.
Where you're starless, and blind to dreams
Your dreams seem impossible and distant.
We can dream each other
We can inspire each other to dream again.
To a new day
Towards a brighter future.
Where the good guys always win
Where good ultimately triumphs over evil.
And heaven still means something
And there is still hope and faith in something greater than us.
Love, when you're in pieces
When you are broken and shattered because of love.
There's no one left to dry your eyes
No one to wipe your tears and comfort you.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN HAYES, CARL FALK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I often get asked why I play opposite a woman in this music video. It’s because this song was written about my sister. You can hear me talk about this song and listen to the original writing session here: https://darrenhayesmusic.lnk.to/BSHWS I also made a playlist of songs about the incredible bond I share with my sister - you can listen to it here: https://darrenhayesmusic.lnk.to/Sister
@hebamohd7403
This magical song with ur incredible voice would lift anyone up and heals the soul ❤️ May God bless all ur family 🙏🏻
@juliecowen3641
You have an amazing, beautiful voice I could listen to you singing all day. ❤️❤️
@suhailmahmood4097
Marvellous song, Darren. I loved your music & your song, I knew I loved you, was my fav during my courtship with my wife back in the year 2000. The song summed our undying love.
@donnamellick5240
Darren of all you songs what's Richard's favorite!
@donnamellick5240
This to me seems like it's about depression
@hmlouise
I first became a fan at the young age of 11. Now 34. Been following Darren's solo career ever since. He is an absolute lyrical genius and will forever have my heart.
@fakhrulislamjewel7120
Feeling is mutual here!
@eleonorbergandi5585
Мне 41 вчера исполнилось. И Даррен со мной с 18-19 лет. И я по прежнему люблю его, наслаждаюсь его чуственным голосом и летящими легкими лирическими песнями, которые возвращают меня в мою юность и с которыми связана большая часть моей жизни. Спасибо Даррен. Мы вместе и сегодня. 20.11.22💖💞💗🌺
@MusicCritics87
i feel you... exactly!