Black Out the Sun

Darren Hayes

About Black Out the Sun

"Black Out the Sun" is the third overall single from British-based Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hayes' fourth studio album, Secret Codes and Battleships, released on 2 October 2011. The song debuted at #101 on the UK Singles Chart. The song received its first radio airplay on BBC Radio 2 on 25 August 2011. The single was released as the fourth Australian single on 20 July 2012.


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2011
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No turn off the sun
Take down the moon
For I don't need them anymore
Go switch off the stars
And paint the sky black
Love isn't ever coming back
There is no use in imagining a world without you
Your love was like a drug I was addicted to

'Cause there is nobody else who could hurt like you hurt me
I don't want to be lonely
And there is no other way
There's no joy
There's no meaning
Just this hollowed out feeling
Now all the loves gone
And nothing grows here
And I just feel wrong so black out the sun
And all that we shared will slowly disappear
There's a hole where my soul used to grow
So just black out the sun

No stop all the rain and poison the ground
Love doesn't want to hang around
Go turn all the fruits into bitter wine
It was only sweet when you were mine
There is an emptiness inside of me
Since you been gone
All the world has lost it's meaning
All my colors run
'Cause there is nobody else who could hurt like you hurt me
I don't want to be lonely
And there is no other way
There's no joy
There's no meaning
Just this hollowed out feeling
Now all the loves gone
And nothing grows here
And I just feel wrong so black out the sun
And all that we shared will slowly disappear
There's a hole where my soul used to grow
So just black out the sun

And nothing compares
How could it even dare
Cause now that love's gone I want to black out the sun
'Cause there is nobody else who could hurt like you hurt me
I don't want to be lonely
And there is no other way
There's no joy
There's no meaning
Just this hollowed out feeling
Now all the loves gone
And nothing grows here
And I just feel wrong so black out the sun
And all that we shared will slowly disappear
There's a hole where my soul used to grow
So just black out the sun

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Darren Hayes

Darren Stanley Hayes (born 8 May 1972) is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the frontman and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States. It spawned the singles "I Want You", "To the Moon and Back", and Australian and US No. 1 "Truly Madly Deeply". The duo followed the success of their debut album with Affirmation (1999), which provided additional hits such as US No. 1 "I Knew I Loved You", and Australian No. 3 "The Animal Song". Savage Garden sold more than 23 million albums worldwide before parting ways in 2001. more »

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Written by: DARREN HAYES, CARL FALK

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16 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Black Out the Sun" is performed by Darren Stanley Hayes, an Australian singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Savage Garden, which became one of Australia's most successful bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Album Details
This song is part of Darren Hayes' fourth solo studio album, "Secret Codes and Battleships," released on October 21, 2011, following a teaser campaign.
Song Release
"Black Out the Sun" was released as the second single from the album on October 2, 2011.
Chart Success
The song was well-received and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 43.
Music Video
The music video for "Black Out the Sun" was directed by Richard Cullen and was first released onto YouTube on October 12, 2011.
Song Composition
The song showcases Darren Hayes' emotive vocal style, and it's written in a minor key, creating a melancholy, poignant atmosphere.
Commercial Reception
Despite the modest chart performance, "Black Out the Sun" was critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and Hayes' raw vocal delivery.
Theme
It's a ballad about a broken heart, making it one of his most touching works.
Live Performances
Hayes performed "Black Out the Sun" live on several occasions, including the "Secret Codes and Battleships Tour" in 2012.
Writing Credits
Hayes co-wrote "Black Out the Sun" with his longtime collaborator, Justin Shave.
Radio Premiere
The single was premiered on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2 on August 8, 2011.
Lyrics Inspiration
Like many of his songs, "Black Out the Sun" is thought to reference personal stories and experiences from Hayes' own life, adding an extra layer of authenticity to his music.
Song Format
"Black Out the Sun" was available as a digital download and CD single in the UK.
Production
The song was produced by Darren Hayes and Carl Falke.
Critical Praise
Many music critics praised the song's powerful, melancholic lyrics and Hayes' heartfelt delivery.
Remixes
Several artists and DJs, including 7th Heaven, have remixed "Black Out the Sun," giving it a danceable, club-friendly twist.

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