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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I Just Want You To Love Me
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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I don't want to find out my temper grew wings and flew to you
I don't want somebody telling me what's not right
But I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
I don't want to have lie about what?s inside
And then there?s always been a tiny part of me I was trying to hide
No I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
But there's a haiku poem inside my head
And the words are written in invisible ink
And now the world is changing and I can barely keep up
Cause what was hot is over and what was down is not now
Adam and Eve are trying to split up
And I can't take anymore
Cause I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
Love me...
Oh I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
Oh I just want you to love me
The lyrics of Darren Hayes's song "I Just Want You To Love Me" express a deep desire for unconditional love without any judgement or interference. The singer expresses a dislike for being told what to do or being criticized for his actions. He longs for someone to love him without any conditions, without having to hide his true self or pretend to be someone he is not. The song communicates the singer's vulnerability and his need for validation from somebody he cares for deeply.
The singer expresses a fear of disappointing the person they want to be loved by. He doesn't want to have to deal with rejection or judgment and just longs for acceptance. The lyrics "But there's a haiku poem inside my head /and the words are written in invisible ink /And now the world is changing and I can barely keep up" suggests that the singer is struggling to keep up with how their feelings and the world around them is changing.
Overall, "I Just Want You To Love Me" is a relatable song that captures the universal desire for love and acceptance. It is a reminder that underneath everything we strive to be, we are all vulnerable and need to be shown love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't someone telling me what to do
I don't want anyone telling me what decisions to make or how to live my life.
I don't want to find out my temper grew wings and flew to you
I don't want to lose control of my emotions and take it out on you.
I don't want somebody telling me what's not right
I don't want anyone pointing out my flaws or mistakes.
But I just want you to love me
Despite my resistance to being told what to do, I still deeply desire your love and affection.
Oh I just want you to love me
This desire for your love is so strong that I must repeat it and emphasize it.
I don't want to have lie about what?s inside
I don't want to pretend to be someone I'm not or hide my true feelings and thoughts from you.
And then there’s always been a tiny part of me I was trying to hide
Despite my desire to be honest with you, there are still some parts of myself that I'm afraid to reveal because I fear rejection or disapproval.
I don't want to see your expression if I let you down
I don't want to disappoint you and witness the disappointment or disapproval in your face.
But there's a haiku poem inside my head
This is an abrupt change in subject matter, indicating that the artist is dealing with some internal conflict or confusion.
And the words are written in invisible ink
The artist's thoughts and emotions might not be apparent to others or easily expressed outwardly.
And now the world is changing and I can barely keep up
The singer feels overwhelmed and uncertain about the changes happening in the world.
Cause what was hot is over and what was down is not now
The artist is describing how quickly trends and norms change over time, and how it can be hard to keep up with what's in or out of style.
Adam and Eve are trying to split up
This is likely a metaphor for how fundamental aspects of society and human relationships are shifting or breaking down.
And I can't take anymore
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and at the breaking point.
Cause I just want you to love me
Despite all the confusion and chaos around me, I still just want your love and approval.
Oh I just want you to love me
This desire is so strong that it must be emphasized and repeated again.
Love me...
The artist is essentially pleading for love and affection, vulnerable and exposed.
Oh I just want you to love me
One final repetition to emphasize the point and desire for love.
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Written by: DARREN HAYES
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