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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Spin
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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Can I start things over And change your mind Can I sing a melody Press rewind Can I move your feet make your heart skip a beat Can a simple tune flow through you?
When the music feels like this When you lose control you gotta go with it Ten feet high Flyin' above the sky Your problems don't exist When music feels like this
No money left in Africa Starvin' to death In Bosnia we close our eyes and hide a nation cries And In the West TV Possessed and weight obsessed The media dissects, infects We think real life is reality TV
When the music feels like this When you lose control you gotta go with it Ten feet high Flying above the sky Your problems don't exist When music feels like this
When the Music feels like this DJ take control And Grab a hold of me Spin that wheel Tell me how to feel I like the shape I'm in When music feels like this
Bringin' the beat back Stompin' the floor Dancin' like a booty never bounced before
Poppin' to the back beat Up on the one Smack Jack Freakin' now you're overcome
When the music feels like this When you lose control you gotta go with it Ten feet high Flying above the sky Your problems don't exist When music feels like this
When the Music feels like this DJ take control And Grab a hold of me Spin that wheel Tell me how to feel I like the shape I'm in When music feels like this
Let the music in Let the DJ spin Let the music in Coz the music should feel like this Feel the music
In Darren Hayes's "Spin," he criticizes the current state of the world, highlighting several global issues such as corrupt governments and their hypocrisy, our obsession with media-based entertainment, and the unequal distribution of wealth and resources. He mentions the idea that we censor music, but allow children access to guns, which is ironic and hypocritical. The second half of the first verse mentions the constant fighting in Jerusalem and the prevalence of HIV or AIDS, which contrasts the need to prioritize global conflict resolution with the importance of tackling this prevalent health concern.
The chorus conveys the power of music, providing an escape from the problems of the world. Hayes sings about how music can positively impact us, making us feel free from the issues that could plague our lives. He emphasizes this point further, stating that despite global issues, when music hits a person in a certain way, they are transported into a state of pure joy, leading one to live in the present moment.
In the second verse, Hayes mentions the lack of concern and apathy towards crucial humanitarian issues such as poverty and hunger, stating that "No money left in Africa starving to death." He explains how the media in the west is solely focused on spreading fake news leading to our lack of emotional control and how we are becoming more and more materialistic.
In conclusion, "Spin" is an anthem to the power of music to help us navigate the world's problems and find happiness. Hayes contrasts the problems of the world with the lyrics in the chorus, emphasizing the power and mental escape of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Governments elected nobody votes
The people who get elected to be in charge of the government may not necessarily represent the views of those who vote because many people may not get a chance to vote.
Politically correct isn't that a joke?
The concept of being politically correct is sometimes seen as unnecessary and may be viewed as a joke by some people.
We censor music then give children guns On CNN
There is an irony in the fact that we censor music to protect children from harmful content, but children are still given access to firearms which can also cause harm. This is often portrayed in a sensational manner by the media.
Still fightin' to death over Jerusalem
The conflict over Jerusalem is ongoing and has led to many people losing their lives over it.
Four letter disease still makes us run
The fear of contracting a sexually transmitted disease still causes concern and people take measures to protect themselves from it.
Can't comprehend that you can die from Love
Some people do not understand the gravity of emotions and how they can affect one's physical health and well-being.
Can I start things over And change your mind
Asking for a chance to change someone's opinion or perspective and start over.
Can I sing a melody Press rewind
Asking for a chance to undo something that has happened and have the opportunity to start anew and create better memories.
Can I move your feet make your heart skip a beat
Asking to make an emotional and physical impact on someone through the power of music and dance.
Can a simple tune flow through you?
Asking if someone can allow themselves to be moved by the simplicity and beauty of a melody.
When the music feels like this When you lose control you gotta go with it Ten feet high Flyin' above the sky Your problems don't exist When music feels like this
When the rhythm and beat of the music takes hold of you, you become lost in the moment and all your worries and troubles disappear.
No money left in Africa Starvin' to death In Bosnia we close our eyes and hide a nation cries And In the West TV Possessed and weight obsessed The media dissects, infects We think real life is reality TV
The world has many problems from poverty, hunger and war to the superficial standards of beauty imposed by the media, and it is thought that people have become desensitized to these issues, perhaps because we see them portrayed on TV so often.
Can I have your attention And Press rewind When the DJ spins Will it change your mind? Can I move your feet Make your heart skip a beat Can a piece of me Flow through you?
Asking for the opportunity to influence someone's thoughts and emotions with the power of music and dance, and to potentially change their perspective on something.
When the Music feels like this DJ take control And Grab a hold of me Spin that wheel Tell me how to feel I like the shape I'm in When music feels like this
When the connection between the listener and the DJ is strong and they interpret the mood and emotions of the crowd accurately through their song choices, it creates a sense of empowerment and contentment in the listener.
Bringin' the beat back Stompin' the floor Dancin' like a booty never bounced before
Emphasizing the energy and enthusiasm of the moment when the beat is strong, the dancing is fierce and a new kind of dance move is born.
Poppin' to the back beat Up on the one Smack Jack Freakin' now you're overcome
Describing a new style of dance that is created by the unique twist of the rhythm, which is both unexpected yet exciting and exhilarating, leaving the dancer wanting more.
Let the music in Let the DJ spin Let the music in Coz the music should feel like this Feel the music
Encouraging people to let go of their inhibitions and let the music take control, because that is what music is meant to do- make you feel alive and free.
When the music feels like this When you lose control you gotta go with it Ten feet high Flying above the sky Your problems don't exist When music feels like this
Reiterating the idea that life's problems can disappear when you let yourself become lost in the music and experience a sense of euphoria that comes with it.
When the Music feels like this DJ take control And Grab a hold of me Spin that wheel Tell me how to feel I like the shape I'm in When music feels like this
Describing how the DJ can use their power to influence the mood and emotions of the listener, and how this can have a profound impact on them, leaving them feeling confident and happy with who they are in that moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, DAREN HAYES
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