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!
You Should Know Me by Now
The Dualers Lyrics
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Now you know this is the end
You're wondering how you will pay
For the way you misbehaved
The curtain has fallen
Now you're on your own
I won't return again
Forever you must roam
Now you know this is the end
The curtain has fallen
Now you're on your own
I won't return again
Forever you must roam
You're wondering now what to do
Now you know this is the end
You're wondering how you will pay
For the way you misbehaved
The Dualers' song "You Should Know Me by Now" is a poignant and emotive track that explores the end of a relationship and the conflicting emotions that arise. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer's partner is now aware that the relationship is over, and they are left to wonder about what to do next. This sense of uncertainty is compounded by the knowledge that they have misbehaved and will have to pay the price for their actions.
The phrase "you're wondering how you will pay" is particularly telling, as it suggests that the person who misbehaved is now facing consequences for their actions. However, the singer is resolute in their decision to end the relationship, stating that they will not return and the person must now wander alone. The repeated refrain of "you're wondering now what to do" emphasizes the sense of confusion and feeling lost that often accompanies the end of a relationship.
The final lines of the song, "you're wondering how you will pay for the way you misbehaved" provide a sense of closure to the track, showcasing the consequences of the actions that led to the end of the relationship. Overall, "You Should Know Me by Now" is a powerful and emotional track that offers an unflinching look at the end of a romantic connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You're wondering now what to do
You are unsure about your next steps
Now you know this is the end
You have come to the realization that this is the conclusion
You're wondering how you will pay
You are concerned about the price you will have to pay
For the way you misbehaved
Due to your poor conduct
The curtain has fallen
The performance has finished
Now you're on your own
You are now alone without support
I won't return again
I will not be coming back once more
Forever you must roam
You will have to wander forever
You're wondering how you will pay
You are anxious about the cost you will have to bear
For the way you misbehaved
Because of the manner in which you misbehaved
Writer(s): Paul Bevoir
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grahambenge8426
Southend loves the Dualers
@lunallena500
Estoy enamorada de este grupo , lo encontré por casualidad y no puedo parar de escucharlo, es buenisimo!!! Una voz única
@carolweaver1173
Love this tyber just never fails to amaze 👍
@TheDualersOfficial
Thanks Carol
@martin77722
tyber what can I say you keep this music alive what a great time we had when we went to see you and si together wish that would happen one day that we stay with me forever keep it up for all your fans world wide yours paul.martin
@jimmcdowel4154
GREAT SKA CANT WAIT TA SEE LADS IN BELFAST NEXT YEAR
@TaxiRED
Got tickets for Oct.. feel like a pig in shite ;)
@sarawebb7395
great song I love listening to your music x
@dawnezone8491
too good!!