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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Setting Sun
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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I know it sounds funny
But I just can't stand another day on my own
Another bug in my ear sounds like noise to me
Living alone, a chill in the air
I don't hear from my brother
He is living in another continent far away
Setting sun
I think I'm heading for a setting sun
Oh, I really need to find a way back home
Oh, it's so urgent, there's an urgency
Leave me alone, get out of here
Still chasing my daddy, singing songs about my mammy
Got to let it go before I go down with the ship
There's my heartache sinking
Leave it alone, put it to bed
Everybody changing memory
Set in the pages of an e-mail or two
Yeah, I read all thirty two, it was love prized out of you
Setting sun
I think I'm heading for a setting sun
Ooh, I really need to find a way back home
Oh, it's so urgent, there's an urgency
Behind the setting sun
I think I'm heading for a setting sun
Ooh, I really need to find a way back home
Oh, it's so urgent, there's an urgency
Do I make you hot?
Do I make you uncomfortable?
A stirring down in your soul
For something more
Does it happen a lot?
Does the drudgery bring you down?
Is anyone still around?
I'm coming down
Do I make you hot?
Do I make you uncomfortable?
A stirring down in your soul
For something more
Does it happen a lot?
Does the drudgery bring you down?
Is anyone still around?
Oh, setting sun
I think I'm heading for a setting sun
Ooh, I really need to find a way back home
Oh, it's so urgent, there's an urgency
The song "Setting Sun" by Darren Hayes is a contemplative piece that touches upon the themes of loneliness, isolation and the yearning for connection. The lyrics seem to be an introspection of the emotions that arise in Hayes as he reflects on his past and present relationships. The song starts with Hayes requesting someone to come closer to him, as he can't handle being alone anymore. He is then seen dwelling upon the fact that he is living alone and struggling to maintain connections with his brother and family members. He speaks of an urgency in his soul, the feeling of being lost and the need to find a way back home.
As the song progresses, Hayes speaks of his discomfort with his current situation, the baggage of his past and the memories associated with it. He recognizes that he needs to move on from the past and embrace the present before he sinks with the baggage of his past. The lyrics become more profound towards the end, with Hayes questioning the listener about their own emotions and contemplates the world around us - 'Does the drudgery bring you down? Is anyone still around?'. The setting sun becomes a symbol for the end of his journey, whether it is the end of the day or the end of his life.
Overall, "Setting Sun" by Darren Hayes is an emotional piece of music that speaks about the complexities of human emotions, loneliness and the need for connection. It is a thought-provoking song that forces the listener to reflect upon their own life and the relationships they have formed.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone, come over here
I need space from whoever is currently around me, but I am also very lonely and would appreciate some company.
Living alone, a chill in the air
I am alone and feeling the emptiness of my surroundings as I experience a cold and isolating atmosphere.
Setting sun
I feel like I am reaching the end, and whatever path I am on is coming to an inevitable close.
Leave me alone, get out of here
I do not want anyone around me, including those who I am typically close to, like my father and mother.
Leave it alone, put it to bed
It is time to move on from what is bothering me and let go of the past instead of dwelling on it.
Behind the setting sun
Past the end of the path that feels like it is coming to a close.
Do I make you hot?
Am I making you feel passionate, excited, or uncomfortable?
Does it happen a lot?
Do you feel bored or tired of the same routine?
Oh, setting sun
The setting sun is still an imminent threat and I still need to find a way back home despite any obstacles in my path.
Another bug in my ear sounds like noise to me
Anything not relevant to my concerns feels like a nuisance to me.
I don't hear from my brother
Distance is a physical and emotional obstacle between me and my family.
Got to let it go before I go down with the ship
I need to stop holding onto what is no longer serving me and might even be hurting me in the long run.
Everybody changing memory
Memories can change over time even though they are often set in stone in our minds.
Is anyone still around?
Do I still have anyone left to rely on for support or comfort?
I'm coming down
I am lowering my guard and allowing myself to be more vulnerable and accessible to others.
I think I'm heading for a setting sun
I feel like the current path I am on is coming to an end and things are about to change.
For something more
I am searching for something beyond what I currently have in my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DARREN HAYES, JUSTIN SHAVE
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