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Darren Hayes Fuels Innuendo with New Video
Rumors about Darren Hayes' sexuality continue to flare. JD in London wrote me that he saw Hayes and a male companion being "intimate" on the tube recently...
Meanwhile, the ex Savage Garden singer has released the second single of his solo album "The Tension & The Spark." "Darkness" is a moody and introspective track that is "the introduction to the subject matter that is the central theme of my new album," Hayes says in a press statement. "Here I am in darkness...at zero, at my lowest point and yet still I'm searching for hope in the darkness."
Some say that this song is about Hayes' struggle with chronic
depression while others argue that he finally opens up about his
life as a closeted queer. The song's ambiguous lyrics might point
to either one of these interpretations. But with trivial statements
like "Been spending so much time underground/I guess my eyes adjusted
to the lack of light," it is hard to say if he is really showing his
true (pink) colors. Hayes most definitely fuels more innuendo by keeping it vague.
Interesting detail is that Hayes recorded the vocals for the
entire album including this song inside a closet to create the right
amount of angst and anxiety for the album.
Watch the video for "Darkness" by Darren Hayes:
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January 10, 2005 in Music News | Permalink
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Plus there's also the lyrics in 'Love and attraction' (track 11 on the album) that go:
I want her and she wants him
He wants me, I give in
I want her
I want him
I don't want anything
'Nuff said.
Posted by: Chris H at Jan 11, 2005 4:46:16 AM
I know someone who dated him. He is gay...but really who cares...
Posted by: at Jan 12, 2005 7:14:38 PM
*Yawn* More of the same. Can we pay less attention to this rumour silliness and MORE attention to the music, since this IS "columns about MUSIC"---not "columns about unsubstantiated innuendo"?
Thank you SO much.
Posted by: at Jan 17, 2005 6:09:41 PM
Amen to that!
Posted by: at Jan 17, 2005 9:33:27 PM
this isn't a review. this is an excuse to speculate about his sexuality - which nobody actually cares about.
seems to me the person writing the review is more concerned about whether he's gay or not. maybe they want him to be gay so that they think they stand a chance...
Posted by: Han at Jan 18, 2005 10:19:15 AM
what review?can we please have someone that actually writes a decent review here?is he,isnt he who cares,i'm into the music,not sheer speculation,try getting a decent reviewer
Posted by: at Jan 18, 2005 10:37:30 AM
Darkness is such a wonderful and touching song, which I can relate to so well. And it's been spoiled by a reviewer who very annoyingly chose to review about speculation over the artists sexuality and not his very talented music! I couldn't care less if he's gay or not because he still would remain an amazing personality and artist.
Posted by: Jenny B at Jan 18, 2005 12:31:47 PM
Why the hell do you care so much if he's gay? It doesn't affect the standard of music he makes. You clearly need to get yourself a life instead of sticking your nose into other people's.
Posted by: Steph at Jan 19, 2005 2:47:14 PM
"I know someone who dated him. He is gay...but really who cares..."
... err, me! ;o)
Posted by: at Jan 20, 2005 9:56:33 AM
Ohhhh! Ive just realised. This whole site was created by someone who's gay. For gay people. Am i right? So of course he's gonna say Darren Hayes is gay. He WISHES!!!! But by the way mate, i think Darren has better taste than that. Sorry to burst your bubble love!
Posted by: Steph at Jan 20, 2005 3:10:44 PM
Fuck off all gays out there!
The music he makes is perfect and
how dare those pissed off motherfuckers to say that he's a gay?
Posted by: slim shady at Jan 21, 2005 8:42:15 AM
I just want to point out that I thought this was supposed to be a review of the Darren's music not some speculation (whether it be true or false) about his sexuality. And besides what the hell does it matter about his sexuality. His music is still amazing and he's still a wonderful person! Oh and one last thing...If a man chooses not to comment on something (his sexuality) its because he doesn't wish people to know and in my eyes this speculation is intrusive and disrespectful to him. Its no one's business but his own what he does with his personal life.
Posted by: Sely at Jan 22, 2005 6:27:42 PM
how about you actually review the song?! coz i thought that's what this site was all about...
Posted by: at Jan 23, 2005 6:31:02 AM
You should be ashamed of this entry... This so pointless... I thought you were supposed to review the music... not sexuality. And I agree with everything -slim shady- wrote. Darren's a wonderful musician AND person, so he deserves a little more of respect.
lex
Posted by: lex at Jan 27, 2005 1:09:55 PM
I thought he was str8 at first too... until I actually hung out with the guy. The first time we hung out, he was showing me a website he normally goes to which featured a myraid of naked women with their breasts fully exposed. Pointing to one of these pictures, Darren joked "Got milk?" and I laughed... politely(bad joke for sure, but hey, this was the man who brought us 'Crash & Burn,' you catchin' what I'm throwin'?) After this, he brought out a can of Diet Coke which CLEARLY had wine in it, but who am I to say no to a free drink??? He then 'introduced' me to masturbation... I pretended I didn't know what it was and let him 'teach me.' I think this was the point when my gaydar started going through the roof. Good handjob, but ya know, I've had better...
Posted by: Robert at Mar 11, 2005 3:50:21 PM
First of all.... I can't understand what's this aim of this article... why it's written for.. to prove what? That Darren is gay? Well let's say he is... so what? Is it a problem or something? I personally don't mind what he is.... he's the only celebrity who has made me feel like he's my friend and not some snobbish guy who had success and thinks he is something great... His lyrics reflect myself as noone else's and i gradually find out he is a great man... As about his sexuality... I like to project on him what i want to see... i mean... in my mind he is somebody that i've created... he gave me the picture and i use my fantasy... That's because he never tells if he's gay or straight or bi or anything... he lets you see what you want to see on him... it's very smart!
Posted by: SotoS at Mar 14, 2005 9:43:54 AM
I think his music is wonderful, I don't need to read someone's review to know it's good! I think SotoS' right, it is smart that he hasn't commented on his sexuality; though, if he is gay, I feel bad for him. It's hard not to be a fabulous queer when that's what you are! :-D
Posted by: Justin3018 at Mar 15, 2005 12:35:17 AM
hahaha Come on! I'm a straight woman that LOVES him!!!!! I'm a fan... but please if you love darren u must accept the fact that he is gay!!! quote "You were KING i gave my everything" you need more??
hmm the last show that he made for mar digrass with all the men around him... darren in at this moment is gayer than ever.. however I LOVE HIM!
Posted by: Xtelle at Mar 24, 2005 5:15:01 AM
I forgot one more thing.. if we talk about his sexuality it's because is someone who we like, we love his music so it's very normal if we want to know more about his life just because he writes so well and we know that some of the songs are just personal experiences
Posted by: xtelle at Mar 24, 2005 5:26:10 AM
The song is about Darren's struggle coming to terms with experiencing and witnessing domestic violence as a child. Not that it matters, just as the issue of his sexuality shouldn't matter to anyone other then himself and whomever he is with. You do yourself more damage with this prying then you do the object of this attention. Get a life of your own then perhaps you'll stop delving into the lives of other people. Very sad little person you are. Maybe go back to journalism school and learn your trade properly, you amateur.
Posted by: bored in London at Mar 25, 2005 8:48:20 PM
being bisexual myself, I'm bored to tears with this "review".
old news, how about something about his MUSIC?
Posted by: jude at Apr 29, 2005 3:46:19 PM
Erm,I think he's bi,but it doesn't bother me,coz I am bi myself:P.
I am a fan for nealry 3 years and I've never met such wonderful person in my life.Darren has something inside,he's like an "old soul" as someone said.Just look into his eyes and then you'll know what I mean...
And his songs are simply a masterpiece.Both lyrically and musically.I owe so much to him....
Posted by: Evelyn at May 10, 2005 1:27:35 PM
Sorry, i had to write this, i just saw someone call darren gays perfect and makes good music lol. How can you like the pop drivel that the sad bugger spews out for gods sake. Is all you can do llok at the charts? Widen your horizins for christs sake. Take look at some good music like Zero7, Air, Verve, Oasis etc. Sad...sad......veery sad
Posted by: DARREN GAYS! at May 25, 2005 10:24:51 AM
I think it's kinda fun to speculate on his sexuality. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would get jacked about it. Being gay IS NOT AN INSULT!
Posted by: kiwigreen at May 26, 2005 12:30:38 PM
I agree with jude. I think it's most likely that darren is bi, as he seems very open minded and not the type of person to put a gender on love.
Posted by: Lenore at Jun 6, 2005 2:01:51 PM
