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!
Written in the Stars
The Dualers Lyrics
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I'm gonna help you work it out
By the way that you feel
So hear me when I say it
I′ll be there every step of the way
'Til you know the faith that I have in you
Like the sun always shine
You never even need to try
But when you look at me that way
Heaven tell me something that I should say
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it's written in the stars for you
′Cause you′re perfection as you are
Nobody else can ever raise the bar
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it's written in the stars for you
Only you
You don′t seem to trust
Your dreams have turned to dust
Take a look at the truth
'Cause only you don′t know it, there's everything
Is there that you want to achieve
You just got to believe
So look up to the skies
Maybe then you realize
But when you look at me that way
Heaven tell me something that I should say
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it′s written in the stars for you
'Cause you're perfection as you are
Nobody else can ever raise the bar
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it′s written in the stars for you
Only you
You don′t seem to trust
Your dreams have all turned to dust
So look up to the skies
Maybe then you realize
But when you look at me that way
Heaven tell me something that I should say
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it's written in the stars for you
′Cause you're perfection as you are
Nobody else can ever raise the bar
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
That it′s written in the stars for you
Only you
Written in the stars for you
When it's written in the stars for you
Oh-oh, written in the stars for you
Only you, I know it′s written in the stars for you
Look up, it's written in the stars for you
Look up, look up, oh-oh
Written in the stars...
The opening lyrics of The Dualers’ Written in the Stars indicate a desire to help and support someone who is struggling with something. The singer tells the person that they do not need to die and that he is there to help them work it out. He maintains that he will be there every step of the way, so that the person can ultimately realize the faith that he has in them. The singer encourages the person to not give up on their dreams and to look up to the skies and realize that they can achieve anything that they want to achieve.
The chorus of the song reinforces the singer's message of support, even further, as he sings about how the person is perfect in every way and that nobody else can ever raise the bar. The singer tells the person that it is written in the stars for them to succeed, and that they should believe in themselves and their abilities. The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity, encouraging people to believe in themselves and not to give up on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You don’t need to die
You don’t have to give up or feel hopeless
I'm gonna help you work it out
I’m going to assist you in solving your problems
By the way that you feel
Through your emotions and inner thoughts
So hear me when I say it
Listen attentively to my words
I’ll be there every step of the way
I’ll support you throughout your journey
‘Til you know the faith that I have in you
Until you realize how much I believe in you
Like the sun always shine
I’ll be a constant source of light and positivity
You never even need to try
You don’t have to work hard for my support and encouragement
But when you look at me that way
When you give me that certain look or expression
Heaven tell me something that I should say
A divine force inspires me to speak words of wisdom to you
You ask me how I know and I tell you so
You want to know how I’m so certain, and I explain
That it’s written in the stars for you
Your destiny is predetermined and it’s meant to be
‘Cause you’re perfection as you are
You are amazing just the way you are
Nobody else can ever raise the bar
No one can surpass your excellence
You don’t seem to trust
You lack belief and confidence
Your dreams have turned to dust
Your aspirations and ambitions have failed
Take a look at the truth
Face reality and acknowledge the facts
‘Cause only you don’t know it, there’s everything
You are the only one who is unaware, everything is possible for you
Is there that you want to achieve
Do you have something you want to accomplish
You just got to believe
You only have to trust in yourself and have faith
So look up to the skies
Look towards the heavens and the infinite possibilities
Maybe then you realize
Perhaps then you’ll understand
Written in the stars for you
Fate has set it for you
When it’s written in the stars for you
When destiny has predetermined your future
Only you, I know it’s written in the stars for you
It’s exclusively for you, I’m sure of it
Look up, it’s written in the stars for you
Raise your head and find your purpose
Look up, look up, oh-oh
Direct your gaze to the heavens and let go of your doubts
Written in the stars...
Your destiny has already been written and awaits you
Writer(s): Alexander Moody, Jason Steven Roy Gale, Jonathan Lloyd Cranstoun, Lebeirth Gordon, Lizzie Deane, Paul Kobina Opare-bilson, Raphael Oliver Clarkson, Samuel John Adams, Tarran-joe Summers, Thomas David Hindley
Contributed by Mackenzie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dave fox
on Red Light
This song covers my past my future my now very emotional love it x