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!
It's a Wonderful Life
The Dualers Lyrics
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When you're lost in a haze,
And you don't know which way to turn,
Keep on your path,
Because you're never to old to learn,
Stay true to yourself,
Don't get lost on a shelf,
With all of your forgotten dreams,
Realise what's in front of you,
Ohhh,
So leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, It's a wonderful life,
Don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life,
Leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, it's a wonderful life,
So don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life
But don't you look back,
Don't get caught in a trap,
Got to keep on moving on,
With a smile on your face,
I Know that you can go wrong,
You work all the time,
When it's your time to shine,
And you got to keep on pushing through,
Because now is the moment,
And time ain't gunna wait for you
Ohhh,
So leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, It's a wonderful life,
Don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life,
So leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, it's a wonderful life,
No don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life
(Percussion solo)
So keep looking up,
It's all been set up,
As far as the eye can see,
I know it's never to late,
To be who you want to be,
So just look around,
Keep ya feet on the ground,
And stand up and enjoy the ride,
So keep it together,
Whatever the weather may be
Ohhh,
So leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, It's a wonderful life,
Don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life,
So leave your worries and your cases,
Far behind, it's a wonderful life,
No don't let the sun go down on you,
It's a wonderful life
(Repeated)
It's a wonderful life
The lyrics to The Dualers' song "It's a Wonderful Life" are about persevering through tough times and staying true to oneself. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward and to not get bogged down by worries and forget about their dreams. The opening lyrics suggest that there will be days when one feels lost in a haze, but it's important to keep on one's path as it's never too old to learn. The next few lines warn against getting lost in forgotten dreams and encourages listeners to "open your eyes" and realize what's in front of them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a wonderful life" several times and urges listeners to leave their worries and cases far behind and not let the sun go down on them. The verses after the chorus encourage listeners to keep moving forward, not to look back or get caught in a trap, and to keep pushing through to shine. The song ends with a call to keep looking up and enjoying the ride of life, no matter what the weather may be.
Overall, "It's a Wonderful Life" is a positive and upbeat song that encourages listeners to persist through life's difficulties and stay true to themselves. It emphasizes the importance of not giving up on one's dreams and enjoying the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Because there will be days,
Life will bring tough times that cloud your judgment and you'll feel lost.
When you're lost in a haze,
You get confused and struggle to find your direction.
And you don't know which way to turn,
You have no idea what path to take.
Keep on your path,
Despite the confusion, you should continue toward your goals.
Because you're never to old to learn,
Continual learning is crucial throughout your life.
Stay true to yourself,
Be honest with yourself and don't compromise your values under any circumstances.
Don't get lost on a shelf,
Don't let your forgotten dreams gather dust on a shelf and be left behind.
With all of your forgotten dreams,
Don't abandon the dreams you may have left behind.
So open your eyes,
You need to start paying attention to your surroundings.
Realise what's in front of you,
Recognize the opportunities and things that are within reach, in front of you.
Ohhh,
Interjection expressing wonder.
So leave your worries and your cases,
Stop stressing and let go of the baggage you carry with you.
Far behind, It's a wonderful life,
Don't let these problems hold you back from enjoying the present.
Don't let the sun go down on you,
Don't let your day end without resolving any issues.
But don't you look back,
Do not dwell on the past.
Don't get caught in a trap,
Avoid falling into the same circumstances that had previously held you back.
Got to keep on moving on,
To continue striving towards success.
With a smile on your face,
Approaching problems with a positive attitude.
I Know that you can go wrong,
Mistakes are bound to happen but you have the potential to overcome them.
You work all the time,
Devoting a significant amount of time and effort to achieve your goals.
When it's your time to shine,
When you have the opportunity to showcase your talents.
And you got to keep on pushing through,
You shouldn't be complacent and need to keep hustling to achieve your aspirations.
Because now is the moment,
The present moment is crucial for making progress.
And time ain't gunna wait for you
It's imperative to take action in the present because time is precious and waits for no one.
It's all been set up,
Life has already been planned out for you.
As far as the eye can see,
As long as you have a long-term perspective, anything is possible and achievable.
I know it's never too late,
It's never too late to start reflecting, pursue a dream or work on new goals.
To be who you want to be,
To become the person you always dreamt to become.
So just look around,
Observing everything that life has to offer.
Keep ya feet on the ground,
Reminding oneself to stay grounded and avoid distractions.
And stand up and enjoy the ride,
Be proud of your accomplishments and enjoy the journey of life.
So keep it together,
Stay composed and focused amidst the chaos of life.
Whatever the weather may be
Regarddless of the situation or circumstance, remain strong.
No don't let the sun go down on you,
Directly telling not to end another day without solving the current mess.
It's a wonderful life
Life is gifts if you know how to enjoy it to the fullest.
Writer(s): Alexander Moody, Jason Steven Roy Gale, Jonathan Lloyd Cranstoun, Lebeirth Gordon, Paul Kobina Opare-bilson, Raphael Oliver Clarkson, Samuel John Adams, Tarran-joe Summers, Thomas David Hindley
Contributed by Gabriel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dave fox
on Red Light
This song covers my past my future my now very emotional love it x