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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Right Dead Back on It
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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I've got a burning desire
It feels like a fire burning deep in my soul
You know it's out of control
I feel the temperature rising
I think I'm capsizing
Going out of my brain
I wanna be the crick in your neck, trip in your step
Face in the crowd that you never forget
You're never gonna get rid of me
Have to be removed forcably
I made it my mission tonight
Scoping your vibe
Getting some digits in the 4 1 5
Don't want someone to make love to me
I just friends and then we'll see
Right Dead Back On It
I know where you belong
And you just keep me holding on
Right dead back on it
I'm feeling you so strong
So tell me how could this be wrong
Just go to work on me
I'll go to work on you
Definitely a fatal attraction
Chemical Reaction
But how many times have I been fed this kind of lie
You need a certain kind of man
You need to have the upper hand
I do not think they understand
I am not through with my demands
I need personality please
Intellectual breeze
Ease of conversation, not a sexual tease
Somebody devoted to me
Stacked with sincerity
But you don't know me
But I know what it feels
Take a chance on something baby
Show me how you feel
Right dead back on it
I know where you belong
And you just keep me holding on
Right dead back on it
Feeling you so strong
So tell me how could this be wrong
Just go to work on me
I'll go to work on you
I wanna be the crick in your neck, trip in your step
I need personality please
Intellectual Breeze
Take a chance on something baby
Show me how you feel
You don't know me
I'd Like to get to know you
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Right dead back on it
I know where you belong
And you just keep me holding on
Right dead back on it
Feeling you so strong
So tell me how could this be wrong
Right dead back on it
I know where you belong
And you just keep me holding on
Right dead back on it
Feeling you so strong
So tell me how could this be wrong
You Don't Know Me
I Don't Know You
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Get to know me
Right dead back on it
I know where you belong
And you just keep me holding on
Right dead back on it
Feeling you so strong
So tell me how could this
be wrong
The song "Right Dead Back On It" by Darren Hayes is about a burning desire for someone that feels like a fire burning deep in the soul. The lyrics describe the feeling of being out of control, with the temperature rising and the singer feeling like they are going insane. The singer wants to be the crick in the person's neck, the trip in their step, and the face in the crowd that they never forget. However, they also have certain demands, such as wanting someone who is intellectually stimulating, has ease of conversation, and is sincere. The singer is asking the person to take a chance on something new and to show them how they feel. Despite the idea of a "fatal attraction" and a "chemical reaction," the singer feels a strong connection and does not want to let go.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Right Dead Back On It" and emphasizes where the person belongs, asserting that they are not going to get rid of the singer easily. The bridge of the song emphasizes the need for personality and sincerity, with the singer explaining that they are not through with their demands. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the phrase "Get to know me," emphasizing the desire for a deeper connection.
Overall, the song is about a strong desire for someone and the struggle to balance that with certain demands and expectations. The singer is asking the person to take a chance on them and to show sincerity and personality, while also making it clear that they are not going to give up easily.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a burning desire
I have an intense feeling or passion
It feels like a fire burning deep in my soul
The passion is very strong and deeply rooted within me
You know it's out of control
The passion is so strong that it feels uncontrollable
I feel the temperature rising
The excitement and passion is increasing
I think I'm capsizing
I feel like I am losing control and direction
Going out of my brain
My thoughts and emotions are becoming overwhelming
I think I'm going insane
This intense passion may be driving me crazy
I wanna be the crick in your neck, trip in your step
I want to be the one that captivates your attention and causes you to be flustered
Face in the crowd that you never forget
I want to be memorable and stand out to you even in a large crowd
You're never gonna get rid of me
I am determined to be with you and not let go
Have to be removed forcably
I will not give up easily and may require force to be separated from you
I made it my mission tonight
I have set out with a specific goal to win your attention
Scoping your vibe
I am observing and analyzing your behavior and energy
Getting some digits in the 4 1 5
I am collecting your phone number in hopes of further communication
Don't want someone to make love to me
I do not desire just physical intimacy, but a deeper connection
I just friends and then we'll see
I am open to starting as friends before deciding where the relationship could lead
Definitely a fatal attraction
The strong attraction could be dangerous or harmful in the long run
Chemical reaction
The attraction and passion is a result of chemical reactions in the brain
But how many times have I been fed this kind of lie
I have been misled in the past by false promises and feelings
You need a certain kind of man
You have specific expectations or criteria for a partner
You need to have the upper hand
You prefer to be in control or have power in the relationship
I do not think they understand
Others may not comprehend my desires or ways of thinking
I am not through with my demands
I have certain expectations and requirements for a relationship
I need personality please
I desire someone with a unique and interesting personality
Intellectual breeze
I am attracted to someone who is intelligent and knowledgeable
Ease of conversation, not a sexual tease
I want someone with whom I can have easy and enjoyable conversations, rather than someone who is only interested in sex
Somebody devoted to me
I want someone who is committed and loyal to me
Stacked with sincerity
I want someone who is genuine and honest
But you don't know me
You may not truly know who I am or what I desire
But I know what it feels
I am aware of my own feelings and desires
Take a chance on something baby
I want you to take a risk with me
Show me how you feel
I want you to express your own feelings and desires
Get to know me
I want you to take the time and effort to truly understand who I am
Right dead back on it
I am determined to pursue this relationship
I know where you belong
I feel a strong connection and compatibility with you
And you just keep me holding on
You keep me hopeful and motivated to continue this pursuit
Feeling you so strong
The attraction and passion for you is very powerful
So tell me how could this be wrong
I do not see anything wrong with pursuing this relationship
Just go to work on me
I am willing to put effort into this relationship
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rhonda Johnson
Awesome Song ❤❤❤
Linda Yarmolinski
Wondering who is singing with him? Terrific vocal tone which super complements his own vocal range and tone. Really bang on! The duet of bouncing the vocals off each other really builds the tension in the song and grabs the listener. Bravo!
shadow22886
Elisa Fiorillo. She sung backup on the affirmation tour
Stevie Andrew
The lady that sang this with Darren is Anna Maria LaSpina, she has been one of Darren’s main backup singers for many years on many of his tours over the years as I’ve seen with my own eyes her on stage. Amazing vocalist & an Australian like Darren too!
Stevie Andrew
@shadow22886 nope 👎🏻
Dustin Youngren
Her name is Alyssa Fiorillo . She is well known for her act as a back up singer for Savage Garden and she also performed don’t be afraid from Metal Gear Solid 3 (Snake Eater).
Wowsowz
@Stevie Andrew It's Elisa Fiorillo, i know those vocals
Sue Othman
Always been an admirer for Darren Hayes!!! Love it!!!
Ralf King
love this song!!
Josh Mason
this song needs more views and comments!!! I love it!!!!