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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Crash And Burn
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please to tame your wild wild heart
I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you
It's hard to find relief and people can be so cold
When darkness is upon your door
And you feel that you can't take anymore
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face the day
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
Because there has always been heartache and pain
And when it's over you'll breathe again
You'll breathe again
When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please
To tame your wild wild heart
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
Darren Hayes's song "Crash and Burn" is a heartfelt song about supporting someone in their time of need. The lyrics open with an invitation to give the singer a chance to "tame" the listener's "wild, wild heart." The singer acknowledges that life can be harsh sometimes, and when it is, people can feel truly alone.
The rest of the song is an extended simile comparing the listener's struggles to that of a person falling from a great height. Hayes insists that he will be there to "break your fall" and "lift you up and fly away with you into the night" if the person needs him to. The song concludes with a message of hope: after falling apart, it's possible to put oneself back together again and breathe once more.
The theme of friendship support is prevalent throughout the song. Hayes encourages the listener to rely on him, to call him when they are feeling low, and to trust him to make things better. The overarching message of the song is that even when things seem hopeless, nobody is alone. We all have someone there to help us pick up the pieces when we need it most.
Line by Line Meaning
When you feel all alone
During the times when you feel isolated and without anyone to rely upon
And the world has turned its back on you
Feeling as though society has rejected you
Give me a moment please to tame your wild wild heart
A plea to allow him to help soothe your emotional turmoil
I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you
Understand the sensation of feeling trapped and unable to escape
It's hard to find relief and people can be so cold
Recognizes it's difficult to find comfort and that others can be unsympathetic
When darkness is upon your door
During the times when despair is overwhelming
And you feel that you can't take anymore
When you think that you are at your breaking point
Let me be the one you call
Allow him to be a source of support
If you jump I'll break your fall
If you need assistance, he is willing to provide it
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
To offer comfort and a way to escape from your troubles
If you need to fall apart
If you need to break down and feel vulnerable
I can mend a broken heart
He'll be there to help heal your emotional wounds
If you need to crash then crash and burn
It's okay to hit rock bottom, he'll encourage and assist you through
You're not alone
You don't have to face it alone, he'll be there for emotional support
And a loyal friend is hard to find
During periods where loyalty is difficult to come by
You're caught in a one way street
Stuck in a situation where you see no way out
With the monsters in your head
Conflict arising internally through mental distress
When hopes and dreams are far away
During moments where prospects for happiness seems bleak
And you feel like you can't face the day
Those times where starting the day seems like an impossible task
Because there has always been heartache and pain
Acknowledges that suffering has always existed throughout time
And when it's over you'll breathe again
The idea of hope and recovery being restored after the difficult period
When you feel all alone
Reiterating the feeling of isolation
And the world has turned its back on you
Reiterating the sensation of being rejected
Give me a moment please
Asking for an opportunity to assist
To tame your wild wild heart
To soothe and comfort turbulent emotions
Writer(s): Darren Hayes, Daniel Jones
Contributed by Miles F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vincentvalerio915
One of the most powerful songs ever performed
@suestrela
DEFINITELY !!!
I love it ❤❤
@saturnsun203
Pure gold ✨ 💛
@Powerhouse454RJ
Darren Hayes is the BEST Pop Singer in the World ❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️🌹
Darren's music saved my life
The most kind, caring and loving person, you'll ever meet. Way to Go, Darren ❤
@user-fk5sz7ku2r
Какое-то море чувственности и позитива! Очень талантливый многосторонне одаренный человек. Но надо что-то делать с promotion. Даррен заслуживает гораздо большей популярности.
@andreamino5950
Que hermosa voz la de Darren. ❤️ Marcó historia en mi juventud
@greentealover85
Darren Hayes is what I would call the 'perfect singer'. Absolutely amazing!
3:09 is my favorite part.
@mpextt
His voice is flawless ! I just love him !
@MrsAnGeLiKa1005
One of the best male vocals ever IMO :)
@Savage.Hayes72
Darren gives me butterflies inside my stomach. 🦋