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!
Truly Madly Deeply
The Dualers Lyrics
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Red light shining brightly
It must be a warning
Danger can be so addicted to me
Sound is down
But silence is not around me
Alone drifts through my mind
There can be no pain
Oh cos pain has gone
Every burden's lifted
All that i feel is something girl
I've got to say.
Truly hooked on you
Madly stuck on you
Deeply i feel no pain
Truly hooked on you
Madly stuck on you
Deeply remains the same
My vision is so blurred
Only you can see clearly now
And it leaves
An everlasting impression on my mind
I don't feel the pain
Lord i don't feel it no more
All that i feel is
Something that is deep in my soul.
The Dualers's "Truly, Madly, Deeply" is a romantic song expressing a profound and everlasting love that surpasses any form of pain or hardship. The song begins with the metaphorical reference to a "red light shining brightly" as a warning of the danger that addiction can bring. However, the singer is not referring to the typical addiction to substances or vices but rather to the love for the person they are singing to. The sound is down, and silence surrounds them, highlighting the profound effect this person has on them.
The chorus declares the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings, indicating that they are "truly hooked," "madly stuck," and "deeply" in love with their significant other. The repetition of these three phrases emphasizes the inescapable and irresistible nature of their feelings. The singer continues to describe how this love has changed them, how every burden has been lifted, and how all they feel is a deep connection to their beloved.
The singer's vision is blurred, but only the object of their affection can see them clearly. And this person leaves an everlasting impression on their mind. The final lines of the song reveal the transformative effect of love as the singer declares that they no longer feel pain, and all they feel is deep in their soul.
Overall, The Dualers's "Truly, Madly, Deeply" is a beautiful song that captures the intensity and depth of a powerful and all-consuming love that brings freedom and peace to the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Red light shining brightly
A warning sign is evident through a bright red light
It must be a warning
The red light is indicative of an alarm being raised to prevent harm
Danger can be so addicted to me
I am drawn to danger
Sound is down
The noise is low and muffled
But silence is not around me
Despite the absence of sound, I am not surrounded by silence
Your sweet voice
I hear your gentle tone
Alone drifts through my mind
Your voice is the only thing occupying my thoughts
There can be no pain
I am free from suffering
Oh cos pain has gone
All my pain has dissipated
Every burden's lifted
I am liberated from all stress
All that I feel is something girl
My emotions are centered around you, my love
Truly hooked on you
I am completely enamored with you
Madly stuck on you
I am uncontrollably infatuated with you
Deeply I feel no pain
My affection for you is so deep that it outweighs any pain
Deeply remains the same
My love for you will always be unwavering
My vision is so blurred
I am unable to see things clearly
Only you can see clearly now
You are the only one who can provide clarity
And it leaves
This clarity impacts me in a significant way
An everlasting impression on my mind
The impact of your clarity stays with me forever
Lord I don't feel it no more
I am no longer experiencing any pain, as it has dissipated
All that I feel is something that is deep in my soul
My feelings for you are profound and rooted in my very being
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariadaugbjerg6141
I suffer from a depression and anxiety , BUT when i listen to this i can't help smiling and dancing . :-)
@ronabroaders4371
I read this every time I open up this song to enjoy, it warms my heart. Thank you for sharing.✨✨✨✌️💜💫
@niknakmak1905
Same as 😉,,I love it ,can't stop playing it
@victoriasutton8340
You and I both.great song !!!!
@michael_mouse
... these guys should have been MEGA!... they're simply brilliant
@niknakmak1905
That would been number 1 in 89s brilliant 👏
@janewatson7785
If you ever feel down listen to this band.....they will bring your happiness back....love them so much
@user-vy8wv8ft3p
почему эти мегазвёзды до сих пор не мегаизвестны? Семён вообще лучший певец современности.
@RuroniSage_1111
The Dualers are my favorite flavor of Ska🥰.
@rnrmusic
One of the coolest groups Ive seen in 3 decades