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!
Take A Trip
The Dualers Lyrics
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Rain, as you wait for the 73
Everyday feels like a Monday
no time to be free
and your mind begins to wander
grab yourself an old suitcase
if you need to get away
So come take a trip with me
somewhere you'd rather be
it's never too late to escape
we can fly far away
come take a trip so nice
a special paradise
just for a while to make you smile
and brighten your day
Sunshine with a rum and a c__e in your hand
on the jukebox Ska and Reggae
as you lay in the sand
in your mind a great temptation
something that you can't refuse
so pack up your worries
let's go no time to lose
(Repeat chorus to fade)
The Dualers’s song “Take a Trip” depicts a person feeling stuck in their daily routine and longing for a getaway. The lyrics open with the dreariness of waiting for the 73 in the rain which the person likens to feeling like every day is a Monday, with no time for freedom. The person longs for change, to escape their mundane routine, and find a more enjoyable reality. The solution is to grab an old suitcase and come away with the singer on an adventure to a utopia, a “perfect place”.
In the chorus, the singer invites the listener to grab this opportunity, to come and take the trip to the “special paradise,” a place where there's sunshine, Ska, Reggae music, and where they can leave behind their worries to brighten their day. The bridge again reinforces this idea of the listener seizing the present moment - there is no time to lose. Throughout the song, the lyrics demonstrate how music can be a powerful escape and have the ability to transport the listener to another place.
The song carries a positive message of seizing the opportunity to escape, enjoy new experiences, and expand one’s reality. The overall interpretation of the lyrics is quite straightforward and relatable, which resonates with many listeners. Its upbeat tempo and playful rhythm make it an ideal pick for an uplifting playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain, as you wait for the 73
On a dreary day, feeling bored and stuck in a routine
Everyday feels like a Monday
Every day feels like the start of a long, tedious work week
no time to be free
There is no free time in the day to relax or do something enjoyable
and your mind begins to wander
You start to daydream and think about escaping your current situation
grab yourself an old suitcase
Gather your belongings and prepare to leave your current situation behind
if you need to get away
If you feel like you're trapped, there is a way out
I can show you the perfect place
I have a location in mind that will bring joy and relaxation
So come take a trip with me
Join me on this adventure
somewhere you'd rather be
Let's escape to a place that you've always wanted to visit
it's never too late to escape
No matter how long you've been stuck, there's always a chance to leave
we can fly far away
We can travel to a destination that is far from your current location
come take a trip so nice
Let's go on a lovely vacation together
a special paradise
A unique and enchanting location
just for a while to make you smile
A short getaway to bring happiness and joy to your life
and brighten your day
This escape will make your day brighter and more cheerful
Sunshine with a rum and a c__e in your hand
Warm weather with a refreshing drink in hand
on the jukebox Ska and Reggae
Music that embodies the spirit and rhythm of the Caribbean
as you lay in the sand
Relaxing on the beach with toes in the sand
in your mind a great temptation
The idea of staying in this paradise forever is tempting
something that you can't refuse
The pull to stay in this paradise is irresistible
so pack up your worries
Leave behind all of your anxieties and stresses
let's go no time to lose
We need to leave immediately and not waste any time
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elizabethhenderson8981
could listen to them all day long
@lila3876
Love this song, ❤️
@euphiestewart9096
I live u singing so much
@MrCharliedub1
one of they best song :)
@christinerendell4185
brilliant 👍
@MrCharliedub1
to the dualers Happy new :)
@s0dfish110
Everyone should know this song.
also...they're this good live. in fact I think they're better.
@marcusmaurice1147
Who si gs the original please?