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 60βs 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 βGrowing 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 fewβ
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 Tyberβs 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 βKiss On The Lipsβ 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!
Kiss On the Lips
The Dualers Lyrics
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to platform two
I'll meet you
then we'll we'll go strolling
I think it's clear as I step back in time
to days gone by
You know i realise, how much
Kiss on these lips my lover
now let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on these lips my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
Your daddy says I should leave you alone
but from the start you know you stole my heart
now I can't forget you
so take a trip along the river thames
to tower bridge
my favourite bridge
then home to Crystal Palace
Kiss on these lips my lover
now let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on these lips my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
The Dualers' "Kiss on the Lips" is a sweet and romantic tune about a love that doesn't discriminate against the societal norms. The song tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who are deeply in love but face dad's resistance. In the first verse, the singer talks about traveling to meet his lover at Brixton station and going for a stroll. The verse expresses the excitement and anticipation of meeting someone special.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the past and realizes their love is beyond the judgement of others. The song's message is simple yet powerful and is centered around the chorus, where the singer invites his lover to kiss him passionately, and let the fires of their love burn brightly. The chorus conveys the depth of the singer's feelings every time he is kissed by his lover. It is a beautiful expression of love that is sure to make anyone's heart skip a beat.
Overall, "Kiss on the Lips" by The Dualers is a song about love that transcends time, distance, and societal norms. It is an invitation to embrace love passionately and overlook any societal prejudices.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll come riding on the Brixton train
I'll take the train to Brixton to meet you.
to platform two
That's where I'll be waiting for you.
I'll meet you
I'll finally see you again.
then we'll we'll go strolling
And we'll take a walk together.
I think it's clear as I step back in time
As I reminisce, it becomes evident
to days gone by
Of how things used to be in the past.
You know i realise, how much
It dawns on me how much I miss you.
Kiss on these lips my lover
I want to kiss you.
now let the fires burn
Let's heat things up between us.
into each other
Let's merge into one.
kiss on these lips my lover
I want to kiss you some more.
you know my heartbeat skips
My heart races with excitement
everytime that you kiss my lips
Whenever you kiss me.
Your daddy says I should leave you alone
Your father thinks we should stay apart.
but from the start you know you stole my heart
But you had already captured my heart.
now I can't forget you
I haven't been able to get you out of my mind.
so take a trip along the river thames
Let's go for a ride along the Thames.
to tower bridge
And let's pass through Tower Bridge.
my favourite bridge
The one I like the most.
then home to Crystal Palace
Let's head back home to Crystal Palace.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frenchtownofficiel
Love this Song ! β€
There's so many rules in schools
That school you what to do
some rush for glory days
Some preach preacher's ways
Some sing of the blues
Underground selection
Kiss on my lips, my lover
let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on my lips, my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
I'll come ridinβ on the Brixton train
to platform two
Oh I'll meet you
then we'll, we'll go strolling
I think it's clear as I step back in time
to days gone by
I realise, how much I have missed you
Kiss on my lips my lover
let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on my lips, my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
Your daddy says I should leave you alone
but from the start you stole my heart
now I β¦. can't forget you
So take a trip along the River Thames
to Tower Bridge
my favourite bridge
then home for Crystal Palace
Kiss on my lips, my lover
let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on my lips, my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
If I skip along, are you ready ?
Up and drop and down from London Town
Take blue beat for your dancinβ feet
And just like Sir Churchill
Youβll be the greatest
Kiss on my lips, my lover
let the fires burn
into each other
kiss on my lips, my lover
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
you know my heartbeat skips
everytime that you kiss my lips
So, come and kiss me
Oh Kiss me, oh kiss me, oh kiss me, kiss me
Itβs the leanest, meanest, baddest
musical rockβin machine
@S2100211
I keep coming back to this song time and time again. Great video, briliant dancing, fantastic song. Makes me feel 100% better every time.
@anthonybutler6365
And me
@maryyoung138
I suffer from depression and these two men really help me feel better
@66REDD66
Get well soon.π
@mikemeade5483
they have a reggae bar in sunny tunny wells - had some great nights. they play there from time to time and its usually heaving.
@user-vl1kk7zu6g
They depress me pair of lifters
@SophieAitken-dz7de
i suffer from depressin it is sad to know that there is other people out the struggling keep ur chin up π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²
@samcooke67
Why has this still not hit the charts it's so catchy!
@anne-marietaylor2938
It did, in 2004
@vaughnmcmillan8400
It says in the bio that they busked this song to #21 on the U.K. hit list. Sadly, we live in N.A. π’