The Dualers are street performing brothers Si and Tyber.

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!

What a Bangarang
The Dualers Lyrics

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Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
Well I know that train
Coming down the track
It's going one way
It ain't coming back
Put your card on the table
You think that you are tough

No one to rely on
You think thats enough

Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang

Well I saw the dice
Better make it right
A few days grace
Your back on the case
You wanna be a top dog
Want to wear the crown
Causing trouble all over town

Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang

Well your gonna reap
Just what you sow
No one will help you
No good so and so
Didn't make a noise
Since the day you were born
We don't want to hear it
It's time you were gone

Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
Oh what a bangarang
A bangarang
A bangarang

A bangarang
A bangarang

Overall Meaning

The Dualers's song "What a Bangarang" is about a person who thinks they are tough and can handle everything on their own. The song starts off with the lyrics "Well I know that train coming down the track, it's going one way, it ain't coming back" which alludes to the idea that the person has made a decision and there's no going back. The person thinks that they are invincible and can handle everything on their own, but they soon find out that this is not the case. The lyrics "put your card on the table, you think that you are tough" highlight the arrogance of the person and their willingness to take on anyone regardless of the consequences.

The chorus of the song, "Oh what a bangarang", is the repeated phrase throughout the song. It is Jamaican slang for commotion or disturbance. The song tells the story of a person who wants to be the top dog, cause trouble all over town and wear the crown, but ultimately, they will reap what they sow. The lyrics "didn't make a noise since the day you were born, we don't want to hear it, it's time you were gone" show that the person has not grown and is still stuck in their ways.

Overall, "What a Bangarang" is an upbeat and lively song that tells a cautionary tale of not being too arrogant and thinking that you can handle everything on your own. One message that can be taken from the song is the importance of relying on others for help and support.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh what a bangarang
Expressing enthusiasm for the events that are taking place.

Oh what a bangarang
Repeating expression of enthusiasm for the events that are taking place.

Well I know that train
I am aware of the circumstances that are approaching.

Coming down the track
It is becoming more and more imminent.

It's going one way
There will be no turning back.

It ain't coming back
The situation cannot be reversed.

Put your card on the table
Be honest and transparent about your intentions.

You think that you are tough
You believe you are strong and capable.

No one to rely on
You have no one to turn to for assistance.

You think that's enough
You believe that your own strength is sufficient.

Well I saw the dice
I witnessed the risks you took.

Better make it right
You need to correct your mistakes.

A few days grace
You have a short time to make things right.

Your back on the case
You are now focused on resolving the situation.

You wanna be a top dog
You want to be the most powerful and influential.

Want to wear the crown
You want to be the leader.

Causing trouble all over town
Your actions have stirred up problems throughout the area.

Well your gonna reap
You will suffer the consequences.

Just what you sow
You will only receive what you have put out into the world.

No one will help you
You will receive no assistance or aid.

No good so and so
A derogatory term for the person being addressed.

Didn't make a noise
You did not make a positive impact during your life.

Since the day you were born
When you came into existence, you did nothing to benefit those around you.

We don't want to hear it
We are tired of your excuses and complaints.

It's time you were gone
It is preferable for you to remove yourself from the situation.

A bangarang
A chaotic event.

A bangarang
Repeating a chaotic event.

A bangarang
Continuing a chaotic event.

A bangarang
Repeating a chaotic event.

A bangarang
Continuing a chaotic event.

A bangarang
A chaotic event.

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 Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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