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 Wish U Heaven*
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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Follow where we go
And when the worlds compassion
Sees us still I know
For your every touch I
Thank you so much
And for your every kiss I
I wish you love I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
Well you can say it's seven
But still I'd wish you heaven
I wish you love I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
Still I'd wish you heaven
I wish you love I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
I wish you heaven
The song "I Wish U Heaven" by Darren Hayes is a beautiful tribute to a relationship that may have ended, but the love and affection will always be present. The song starts off by acknowledging the doubts that can arise when two people are in a relationship, and how those doubts can follow the individuals even after they part ways. However, the singer knows that despite whatever doubts or fears may arise, he will always be grateful for the love and affection he received from his partner. The lyrics "For your every touch I thank you so much, and for your every kiss I, I wish you love I wish you heaven" convey the gratitude the singer has for all the times spent together, and his well wishes for the future.
As the song progresses, the lyrics "If I see eleven, well you can say it's seven, but still I'd wish you heaven" highlight the singer's commitment to wishing the best for his former partner, even if they don't see things exactly the same way. The repetition of "I wish you heaven" at the end of each verse reinforces the sentiment that the singer genuinely cares for the person he is addressing the song to, and hopes that they will always be happy and loved.
Overall, "I Wish U Heaven" by Darren Hayes is a touching tribute to a past love, and a reminder that even if a relationship ends, the feelings and memories will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
Doubts of our conviction
Uncertainty and questioning of our strong beliefs and commitments
Follow where we go
Persistently accompanying and affecting us on our journey through life
And when the worlds compassion
During moments of empathy and sympathy from the universe
Sees us still I know
I am aware that we are noticed even when we least expect it
For your every touch I
In appreciation of all physical gestures of affection from you
Thank you so much
Expressing immense gratitude for your love and attention
And for your every kiss I
In admiration of every intimate moment shared between us
I wish you love I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
I desire the best for you both in this world and in the afterlife
If I see eleven
Even if my perception is flawed or incorrect
Well you can say it's seven
Others may deny my vision or view of reality
But still I'd wish you heaven
Regardless, I still hope you experience ultimate happiness and peace
I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
Repeating my desire for your utmost contentment
Still I'd wish you heaven
Even in the face of adversity or disagreement, I still want the best for you
I wish you love I wish you heaven I wish you heaven
Reiterating my profound hope for your well-being and eternal happiness
I wish you heaven
A final declaration of my unwavering love and desire for your ultimate joy
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.