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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The Only One
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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You came in and changed the ball
From black to white
And made me right
This is all atypical
No one else has had the time
To read the signs
You are the only one
No one else can keep me from
The danger of myself
You keep me stronger
You are the only one
And now I love you even more
Than I did before
I've got such a jealous side
Reaching out
I try to hide
My infant stride
And in my mind
This is all so prototype
Make it wrong to make it feel right
Don't deny it
'Cause you are the only one
No one can keep me from
The danger I possess
You keep me stronger
You are the only one
And now I love you even more
Than I did before
And when they make the call
For one last drink
When my self-esteem seems below
And when no one knows it
When the colors all collide inside
Well, I can barely hide
You are the only one
No one else can keep me from
The danger of myself
You keep me stronger
You are the only one
And now I love you even more
There is no other
No one else I place above you
You are the only one
And now I love you even more
Than I did before
The lyrics of Darren Hayes's The Only One express gratitude towards a lover who has been a positive influence on the singer's life, and has helped him become a better person despite his flaws. The opening lines depict a world that is cynical and negative, but the arrival of the lover has made a positive impact on the singer's life. The line "You came in and changed the ball from black to white" describes how the lover has transformed the singer's life, turning it from negative to positive.
The singer acknowledges that he has a jealous side and a tendency to struggle with his self-esteem, which he tries to hide. However, he recognizes that the lover is the only person who can keep him from the danger he possesses, and who can make him stronger. The line "You are the only one" is a recurring theme throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the lover in the singer's life.
The climax of the song comes towards the end when the singer expresses his love for the lover, saying that there is no one else above her. The song is a tribute to a special person who has had a profound impact on the singer's life, and who he loves deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world so cynical
The world we live in is full of skepticism and doubt.
You came in and changed the ball
You entered my life and altered the dynamic significantly.
From black to white
The change you brought about was so drastic that it turned the situation from negative to positive.
And made me right
You not only improved my situation, but you also made me feel justified and correct.
This is all atypical
The situation we find ourselves in is not a common occurrence.
No one else has had the time
Nobody else has dedicated the necessary amount of time and effort to understand my situation.
To read the signs
Nobody else has been able to interpret the signs and understand what I need.
You are the only one
You are the only person who understands me in this way and has helped me to improve my life.
No one else can keep me from
Nobody else is able to prevent me from engaging in dangerous behavior that could harm myself or others.
The danger of myself
I have a tendency to engage in behaviors that can put me at risk or harm myself.
You keep me stronger
You support me and motivate me to be my best self, which helps me avoid dangerous situations.
And now I love you even more
As a result of your unwavering support, my feelings towards you have deepened and intensified.
I've got such a jealous side
I tend to feel envious of others and their success.
Reaching out
I am trying to connect with others and seek their approval.
I try to hide
I do my best to conceal my jealousy and need for external validation.
My infant stride
I am moving forward in life, but I am still new and inexperienced, much like a baby taking their first steps.
And in my mind
Internally, I am wrestling with my emotions.
This is all so prototype
I am still figuring out who I am and what I want in life, so everything feels like a test run or experiment.
Make it wrong to make it feel right
Sometimes, I engage in behaviors that I know are not good for me, but they make me feel good or provide a temporary sense of relief.
Don't deny it
I am acknowledging that I engage in these behaviors and am not trying to hide or ignore them.
'Cause you are the only one
Even though I struggle with these issues, you are the only one who can truly help me overcome them and become a better person.
And when they make the call
When others invite me to engage in activities that could potentially harm me or my self-esteem.
For one last drink
Going out for a drink, despite knowing that it's not the best decision for me.
When my self-esteem seems below
When I'm feeling down on myself and struggling with feelings of low self-worth.
And when no one knows it
Even though it may be hard to tell from the outside, I am struggling internally and hiding my true emotions.
When the colors all collide inside
When my emotions become overwhelming and difficult to sort through or make sense of.
Well, I can barely hide
Even though I try to keep my emotions hidden, it's becoming increasingly difficult to do so.
There is no other
There is no one else who can provide the support, love, and guidance that you do.
No one else I place above you
You are the most important person in my life, and nobody else even comes close to comparing to you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN HAYES, GEORGE MURANYI
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