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!
I'll Take You over Anybody Else
The Dualers Lyrics
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Staring at pictures of you
I'd give up the whole wide world if I have to
Just to gaze on your face once again
Now it won't be easy
No matter how hard I try
No it won't be easy
No matter how hard I try
But as long as the stars shine
I will light the fires along the way
Stand by you in the darkness
Yes, I'll take you over anybody else
Until the end of my days
Cos you are the only one that I've ever wanted
Chasing arrows that weren't meant for me
The nights keep on falling
Your thoughts keep on calling
My mind travels 1000 miles from home
But there is no mountain too high to climb
I know, there is no mountain
No mountain too high to climb
But as long as the stars shine
I will light the fires along the way
Stand by you in the darkness
Yes, I'll take you over anybody else
Until the end of my days
But there is no mountain too high to climb
I know, there is no mountain
No mountain too high to climb
But as long as the stars shine
I will light the fires along the way
Stand by you in the darkness
Yes, I'll take you over anybody else
But as long as the stars shine
I will light the fires along the way
Stand by you in the darkness
Yes, I'll take you over anybody else
Until the end of my days
Until the end of my days
Until the end of my days
Until the end of my days
The Dualers's "I'll Take You over Anybody Else" is a powerful ballad about devotion and loyalty. The opening lyrics illustrate the singer's longing for his lost loved one, "Since you've been gone I've had the strangest feeling / Staring at pictures of you." The singer is willing to give up everything to see their loved one again, "I'd give up the whole wide world if I have to / Just to gaze on your face once again."
The song is a declaration of love and commitment towards their loved one, even in the midst of hardship, "But as long as the stars shine / I will light the fires along the way / Stand by you in the darkness / Yes, I'll take you over anybody else." The singer assures their loved one that they will be there for them, no matter the circumstances. The chorus emphasizes the depth and permanence of the singer's love, "Until the end of my days."
The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of the singer's unwavering love and faithfulness towards their loved one. The song's melody and instrumentation complement the lyrics' meaning, creating an emotionally charged ballad that tugs at the listener's heartstrings.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you've been gone I've had the strangest feeling
Ever since you left, I have been feeling something strange
Staring at pictures of you
I keep staring at your pictures, trying to feel close to you
I'd give up the whole wide world if I have to
I am willing to give up everything in this world just to see you again
Just to gaze on your face once again
Seeing your face once again is all I want in this world
Now it won't be easy
I know it's not going to be easy
No matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts
But as long as the stars shine
I will always be there for you
I will light the fires along the way
I will keep your spirit and love alive in our hearts
Stand by you in the darkness
I will support you even when everything is falling apart
Yes, I'll take you over anybody else
You are the most important person in my life
Until the end of my days
I will love you forever
Cos you are the only one that I've ever wanted
You are the one I have always wanted and loved
Chasing arrows that weren't meant for me
I have been pursuing things that were not meant for me in the pursuit of happiness
The nights keep on falling
The nights keep passing by
Your thoughts keep on calling
Your thoughts keep coming back to me
My mind travels 1000 miles from home
I keep thinking of you despite being far away from you
But there is no mountain too high to climb
I am willing to overcome any obstacle for you
No mountain too high to climb
There is no challenge that I cannot overcome for you
Until the end of my days
I will always love you until I die
Writer(s): PAUL BILSON, JONATHAN CRANSTOUN, RAPHAEL CLARKSON, TIMOTHY OWER
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darlenerickman1746
Love your music on every level, happy, happy, happy
@nikki29174
Absolutely love there music it's there songs I play that gets me through anything ❤
@ladymayhemladymayhem1237
I keep playing this song over and over,love it.🤗🤗🤗
@mercyskinkiss6612
Me too rewind every time top track 💯🎤
@joergvonrothenburg6207
Normally i'm a rock'a billy guy and I fell in love with si's music... but the duelers are so great, love this music, love to listen and dance with my girl...
@bolllochead
The 2 dislikes are from deaf people.
@tonypuccio154
Wow wow 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴
@sonnyVIPmodified
What a tune ❤
@davideagles1403
Since the late great Bob left us, I’ve not felt the sound ....today listening to your various videos....I feel it... again...thank you 🙏
@TheDualersOfficial
Wow, indeed a compliment. Thank you