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!
The One That I've Been Looking For
The Dualers Lyrics
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Just hoping that i might find
A little piece of happiness
Someone to call my very own
Search and stop, ' cos there's no need
'Cos she's right in front of me
And i know that i have found
I've got to move, i've got to make her stay
Before she gets stolen away
So i plucked up the courage to walk
And hoped we might be able to talk
It feels so right, i feel so sure
I've never felt like this before
And i know that i have found
The one that i've been lookin' for
I just can't believe
That she'd look at me
No i can't believe
That she's standing next to me
'Cos i can't hide what's inside
It's written all over my face
That i wanna be alone with her
And take her to a better place
It's plain to see, all my relief
That she's walkin' out with me
And i know that i have found
The one that i've been lookin' for
The Dualers' song "The One That I've Been Looking For" is a love song that talks about the search for a love that is long overdue but finally found. The first verse talks about being alone for a long time and the hope of finding happiness and someone to call their own. The singer has been looking for this special someone and finally finds her. The feeling is intense, and the singer can't help but act on the new discovery.
The second verse is about the singer finding the courage to approach the person they have been looking for. They are afraid of losing her, and so they pluck up the courage to talk to her. They feel so right and confident about the connection that they make with the special person. They realize that they have found the one that they have been looking for, and the feeling is nothing like they have ever felt before.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has finally found the one that they have been looking for. They can't believe that someone as beautiful as she is standing right next to them . The singer can't hide the feeling of wanting to be alone with her, and they are excited about taking her to a better place. Finally, the singer can see the relief of walking out with the one that they have been looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been all alone for some time
I have been without a partner for a long time
Just hoping that i might find a little piece of happiness
I have been hoping to find someone to share my life with and bring me happiness
Someone to call my very own
Someone to call my own personal partner
Search and stop, 'cos there's no need
I can stop searching because I have found my soulmate
'Cos she's right in front of me
My soulmate is someone I have already met
And i know that i have found the one that i've been lookin' for
I have found my soulmate
I've got to move, i've got to make her stay
I need to take action to keep my soulmate with me
Before she gets stolen away
Before someone else takes her from me
So i plucked up the courage to walk and hoped we might be able to talk
I mustered up the bravery to approach her and hoped we could have a conversation
It feels so right, i feel so sure
Being with my soulmate feels natural and certain
I've never felt like this before
I have never felt this intensely about anyone before
I just can't believe that she'd look at me
I am surprised that my soulmate is interested in me
No i can't believe that she's standing next to me
I am amazed that my soulmate is physically present with me
'Cos i can't hide what's inside, it's written all over my face
My feelings for my soulmate are obvious and cannot be concealed
That i wanna be alone with her and take her to a better place
I want to spend time alone with my soulmate and build a better life together
It's plain to see, all my relief, that she's walkin' out with me
It is obvious that I am relieved and happy that my soulmate is walking out with me
And i know that i have found the one that i've been lookin' for
I am certain that I have found my true soulmate
Writer(s): Stephin Merritt
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jane Watson
If you ever feel down just listen to these brothers and they will lift your spirits......just brilliant
Sharon Bowen
Isolation survival made easy πΎ sing this to my furry dancing ga n still pup now 32kg the staffie I was looking for ππΎπ₯β£π₯°
Dee O'Carolan
Just fantastic - keep smiling everyone - you will do when you listen to these guys and the brilliant musicians behind them making such great songs.
Gary Smillie Vint
These guys should have been one of Britain's biggest bands .
s10m0t10n
Saw them busking in Bromley many times. They deserve more exposure; they're just so good.
SANDRA havill
Amazing, want a wonderful sound, so talented.
Neil Collins
Love this stuff. Fantastic rhythm and great voices.
Soraya Atlantic cityπ
These guys are really good well underated.
Joe
Yeah there great I love em bang on boys you deserve fame stay true to your roots good luck and keep growing πππβ€β€β€β€β€β€β€
les Bailey
Always a great pleasure to listen to these guys ;-)