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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Void
Darren Hayes Lyrics
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These hands have lied before
I've kissed so many lips it's blocked my mind
I've whispered bullshit, nothings
I've cried alone in night
I thought I'd found the one a million times
But doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you in my heart?
And doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you?
I let a stranger love me
I gave away my pride
I bit my lips, so I could block my mind
I've called your name to others
Just like a spinal chord
Severed and broken but the spark still tries
And doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you in my heart?
Doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone kill the noise?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you?
They don't know you like I do
They don't see the good inside you
They don't lie with you in bed and join you when you're dreaming
They don't see your softer side
Who'll be there to turn your light on?
Who will try to wash away the stain that love has left us?
Doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Doesn't anyone kill the place of you in my heart?
Doesn't anyone bring the noise?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you?
In Darren Hayes's song, "Void," he talks about the feeling of emptiness and the search to fill it. Hayes describes his past experiences of love that have left him feeling incomplete, and he questions whether anyone can truly fill the void and bring him joy. He recalls his previous encounters where he has lied, cried, and given away his pride to forget about the emptiness he feels inside. The repetition of the questions in the chorus, "Doesn't anyone fill the void? Doesn't anyone kill the joy? Doesn't anyone take the place of you?" shows his desperation and longing to find someone to fill the emotional gap he feels.
Hayes conveys his belief that nobody compares to the person who left him with the void in his heart. He describes the honesty, vulnerability, and the intimate moments that he has shared with his past lover which no one else can replace. Additionally, Hayes acknowledges the imperfections and stains of love, and he wonders who will be there to help him turn the light on and wash away the stains that love has left them.
Overall, "Void" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the emptiness one feels after a relationship ends, and their search to find someone to fill that emptiness. The lyrics are raw and direct, making it easy for listeners to relate to the pain of feeling alone and searching for love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen so many faces
I've met a lot of people
These hands have lied before
I've been deceitful in the past
I've kissed so many lips it's blocked my mind
I've had so many romantic encounters that it's become difficult to remember them all
I've whispered bullshit, nothings
I've said meaningless, insincere words to others
I've cried alone in night
I've experienced emotional pain privately
I thought I'd found the one a million times
I've believed I've found true love on numerous occasions
But doesn't anyone fill the void?
Doesn't anyone provide the fulfillment I desire?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Isn't there anyone who makes me happy and content?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you in my heart?
Isn't there anyone who can replace the love I have for you?
And doesn't anyone fill the void?
Is there really nobody who can give me what I need?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Isn't there anyone who can bring happiness into my life?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you?
Isn't there anyone who can take your position in my heart?
I let a stranger love me
I allowed a stranger to have romantic feelings for me
I gave away my pride
I compromised my self-respect
I bit my lips, so I could block my mind
I kept my thoughts to myself by biting my lips
I've called your name to others
I've mentioned your name to other people
Just like a spinal chord
Like a spinal cord, my attachment to you is deep-rooted
Severed and broken but the spark still tries
Although our relationship has been damaged, my feelings for you remain
They don't know you like I do
Other people don't know you as well as I do
They don't see the good inside you
Other people don't see your positive qualities
They don't lie with you in bed and join you when you're dreaming
Other people aren't as emotionally close to you as I am
They don't see your softer side
Other people don't see your vulnerable side
Who'll be there to turn your light on?
Who will bring happiness and positivity into your life?
Who will try to wash away the stain that love has left us?
Who will try to heal the damage that love has caused in our relationship?
Doesn't anyone bring the noise?
Isn't there anyone who can bring excitement into my life?
Doesn't anyone kill the joy?
Isn't there anyone who can ruin my happiness?
Doesn't anyone take the place of you?
Isn't there anyone who can replace you in my heart?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARREN HAYES, DARREN STANLEY HAYES
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