Black out the Sun
Darren Hayes
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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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Written by: DARREN HAYES, CARL FALK
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of Darren Hayes' fourth solo studio album, "Secret Codes and Battleships," released on October 21, 2011, following a teaser campaign.
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Song Release"Black Out the Sun" was released as the second single from the album on October 2, 2011.
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Chart SuccessThe song was well-received and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 43.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Out the Sun" was directed by Richard Cullen and was first released onto YouTube on October 12, 2011.
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Song CompositionThe song showcases Darren Hayes' emotive vocal style, and it's written in a minor key, creating a melancholy, poignant atmosphere.
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Commercial ReceptionDespite the modest chart performance, "Black Out the Sun" was critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and Hayes' raw vocal delivery.
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ThemeIt's a ballad about a broken heart, making it one of his most touching works.
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Live PerformancesHayes performed "Black Out the Sun" live on several occasions, including the "Secret Codes and Battleships Tour" in 2012.
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Writing CreditsHayes co-wrote "Black Out the Sun" with his longtime collaborator, Justin Shave.
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Radio PremiereThe single was premiered on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2 on August 8, 2011.
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Lyrics InspirationLike 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.
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Song Format"Black Out the Sun" was available as a digital download and CD single in the UK.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Darren Hayes and Carl Falke.
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Critical PraiseMany music critics praised the song's powerful, melancholic lyrics and Hayes' heartfelt delivery.
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RemixesSeveral artists and DJs, including 7th Heaven, have remixed "Black Out the Sun," giving it a danceable, club-friendly twist.
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