The Dualers… Read Full Bio ↴The Dualers are street performing brothers Si and Tyber.
The Dualers perform a unique blend of ska, soul and reggae that appeals to all ages with members of their database ranging from 1 to 91. They have a fan base of approaching 10,000 members but have probably been seen by in excess of 4 million whilst busking around the south east and performing at private functions, for the last 8 years. They have sold over 35,000 copies of their first two cd's on the streets alone.
As children they were brought up on ska and soul, the music their father Bill Cranstoun was instrumental in introducing to London, with his Savoy Sound System at several locations in the 60’s including regular nights at the Swan & Sugar Loaf in Croydon, The King Alfred in Sydenham and The Bedford Arms in Balham. Their mother Jacqueline, born in Sierra Leone, who met Bill at the Locarno Ballroom in Streatham, was pulled into work the cloakrooms and to keep an eye on him!
Si and Tyber remember “Growing up in our house we were listening to The Blues Busters, Lord Creator, Stranger Cole, Bob Marley, The Skatalites, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to name a few”
The family lived all across the south east whilst the boys were growing up including Bromley, Canterbury, Croydon, London and Penge as such all these places feel like their home town. Tyber currently lives in Greenwich, London and Si in Caterham, Surrey.
Music has always been Si and Tyber’s first love and upon leaving school Simon pursued music as a career and he enjoyed some success. Tyber attended the elite Guildhall School of Music and Drama also attended by Orlando Bloom and Ewan McGregor and after some television success Tyber decided to join his brother singing on the streets.
Whenever they have performed they have had a phenomenal response whether on the streets or in clubs their lively and charismatic performance has blown audiences away.
Their debut single “Kiss On The Lips” entered the charts on Sunday 24th October 2004 at number 21 ahead of established artists such as Bjork and Slipknot and this has sent a shockwave throughout the music industry. Despite no national coverage or airplay, the single stayed in the charts for a second week at number 33.
Amazingly, they did this with only the help of a small group of friends. They had no record contract, no distributor, no agent, no manager and no promoter!
Don't Stay Out Late
The Dualers Lyrics
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It's getting late and you are under age
Look at the time, it's after eight
And that's the end of our date
Your daddy said you shouldn't stay out late
You'd like to stay with me the whole night through
But that is not the proper thing to do
Very soon there'll come a day
When you can come to me to stay
But right now you must hear what daddy say
Oh little girl you have me in a rage
It's getting late and you are under age
Look at the time, it's after eight
And that's the end of our date
Your daddy said you shouldn't stay out late
The Dualers's song "Don't Stay Out Late" depicts a conversation between a couple where the man is concerned about their date's safety as she is under age and it is getting late. Although the girl wants to stay with him the whole night, he insists on following her father's advice of not staying out late. The lyrics "you have me in a rage" convey how the man is feeling strongly about the situation and wants to make sure no harm comes to the girl. He recognizes that there will come a day when they can be together for as long as they want, but for now, they should respect the authority of the girl's father.
The song addresses a common problem faced by young couples where they are afraid to go against their parents' wishes. It highlights the importance of abiding by authority and making the right choices rather than giving in to temporary pleasures. The lyrics emphasize that it is essential to take responsibility for one's actions and ensure no harm comes to anyone involved.
Overall, The Dualers's song "Don't Stay Out Late" is a poignant reminder of the importance of respecting authority and making responsible choices. It is an excellent message for anyone who wants to ensure a healthy and safe relationship, especially for young couples who may be inexperienced.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh little girl you have me in a rage
The singer is frustrated with the girl for putting him in a difficult situation.
It's getting late and you are under age
The girl is too young to be out late, and it's not appropriate for her to stay with the singer all night.
Look at the time, it's after eight
It's already late, and the girl needs to go home soon.
And that's the end of our date
Their time together is over for the night.
Your daddy said you shouldn't stay out late
The girl's father has set rules about her curfew, and she needs to abide by them.
You'd like to stay with me the whole night through
The girl is interested in spending more time with the singer, but it's not appropriate at this point in time.
But that is not the proper thing to do
It's important to follow proper etiquette and social norms.
Very soon there'll come a day
There may be a time in the future when they can spend more time together.
When you can come to me to stay
The singer is open to a future relationship with the girl, but it needs to be appropriate and within the bounds of social norms and rules.
But right now you must hear what daddy say
The girl needs to respect her father's rules and guidelines for her safety and well-being.
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@philhilton3982
The Duallers do it for me. Every time I've had a bad day, i stick these lot on and my troubles just melt away .❤
@eleanormatthews5275
Never get tired of watching this clip, these guys are great. They deserve their success.
@richardplume3212
The world needs more of this from billericay dicky this is purfleet
@-CHFitness-
Used to watch these 2 as a kid picking my mum up from work with my dad after school😭 life was so good
@mickj.147
Bet ye mam was dripping like an egg sandwich
@jacquelinefox2632
Go share.
@user-of3dg2jv3b
Still Is kidda don’t stop searching ❤
@Anieci28
❤❤❤
@natalieheath2726
This makes me soooo bloody happy no matter how many times I hear or sing or see it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jimwatson8199
Me too