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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Sing To Me
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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In a moment you're gone
And nothing's ever certain
And it's hard to carry on
This is not what we planned
And I know it's hard to understand
But if this is what you want then
Maybe it's just meant to be
Maybe you'll find a way to haunt me
Come back and sing a melody to me
Maybe we're just lost at sea
Maybe I'm holding on to driftwood
And I'll be alright if you could sing to me, oh
Sing to me, oh
You step beneath the landslide
Nothing feels right when you're wrong
And try to find an upside
Try to sing without a song
This is not what we planned
And I know it's hard to understand
But if this is what you want then
Maybe it's just meant to be
Maybe you'll find a way to haunt me
Come back and sing a melody to me
Maybe I'm just lost at sea
Maybe I'm holding on to driftwood
And I'll be alright if you could sing to me, oh
Sing to me, oh
Oh, I keep seeing flashes of your hands
When I close my eyes and I don't know why
And I don't know why
Well, help me make sense of what I don't understand
'Cause I gotta know why
Oh, I gotta know why
Tell me why do you sing to me?
Oh, maybe it's just meant to be
That you would sing to me
Maybe I'm just lost at sea
And you could sing for me, oh, oh, oh, oh
Maybe it's just meant to be, oh
Maybe we're just lost at sea
And you can sing for me, oh
Sing to me, oh
The song "Sing To Me" by Darren Hayes seems to discuss a relationship that was unexpected and unsure from the start. The opening lines describe the feeling of someone disappearing or leaving without warning, and the struggle to move on. The chorus then wonders if they were meant to be together, and if perhaps the other person will return to "sing a melody," offering comfort and reassurance. The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and trying to find hope, with the imagery of being lost at sea and clinging to "driftwood." The bridge is particularly poignant, with the singer asking why this person "sings to me" and wondering if there is a reason behind their connection.
Overall, the song captures the emotional struggle of relationships that are inherently unstable and unpredictable. The lyrics suggest a desire for a deeper connection and understanding, but also an acceptance that sometimes things don't work out as planned.
Line by Line Meaning
You step behind a curtain
You move away from our shared space
In a moment you're gone
You depart quickly without notice
And nothing's ever certain
The future is unpredictable and uncertain
And it's hard to carry on
It's difficult to continue without you here
This is not what we planned
Our current situation is not what we intended or expected
And I know it's hard to understand
I realize this is difficult to comprehend
But if this is what you want then
If this is what you truly desire
If this is what you need, pry my fingers from your hand
I will reluctantly let go of my grasp on you if it's necessary for your happiness
Maybe it's just meant to be
Perhaps this is our fate or destiny
Maybe you'll find a way to haunt me
Perhaps you'll come back to me in some way, even in memory
Come back and sing a melody to me
Return to me and bring the beauty of music with you
Maybe we're just lost at sea
Perhaps we're struggling and directionless
Maybe I'm holding on to driftwood
Perhaps I'm clinging to something small and insignificant for dear life
And I'll be alright if you could sing to me, oh
Your music has the power to heal and soothe me
You step beneath the landslide
You become overwhelmed or burdened
Nothing feels right when you're wrong
When you're feeling negative or unhappy, everything seems difficult and hopeless
And try to find an upside
You attempt to see the positive in the negative
Try to sing without a song
Try to find meaning or purpose without guidance or direction
Oh, I keep seeing flashes of your hands
I can't stop thinking of you and remembering details about you
When I close my eyes and I don't know why
It happens randomly and without explanation
Well, help me make sense of what I don't understand
Can you please assist me in comprehending what's happening
'Cause I gotta know why
I need an answer or explanation
Tell me why do you sing to me?
What is the significance of your music in relation to me?
And you could sing for me, oh, oh, oh, oh
Please make music for me specifically, I need you
Maybe it's just meant to be, oh
Perhaps we're fated to be together
And you can sing for me, oh
Please bring your music to me
Sing to me, oh
Please share your voice and your soul with me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARREN HAYES, MATTHEW WILDER
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