Lyrics Of Two
Recognized for their innovative sound and poetic storytelling, Lyrics Of Two weaves rock, pop, country, poetry, and nature into one raw expressive voice. Lyrics Of Two’s dedication to artistry, creativity, and professionalism has earned them a reputation as one of the most original and authentic acts from Los Angeles. From their captivating music to their thoughtful, genre fusing compositions, Lyrics Of Two is redefining what it means to be a modern storyteller, and songwriter.
Lyrics Of Two is regularly featured on radio shows, with widespread airplay across various global stations, and their songs continue to be popular choices for listener requests.
Some Of The Notable Moments:
On December 30. 2014, Lyrics Of Two Featured On The Indie Works Global Music Show On Rocker’s Dive Radio featuring 40 of the world's greatest unsigned artists.
On January 10, 2015, Lyrics Of Two featured at #1 on Dennis McCAlmont’s Acoustic Top 20 Show on EGH Radio UK
Lyrics Of Two was selected Underground Spotlight Artist Of Week at The Electric Radio Show on April 27, 2016.
Lyrics Of Two have consecutively earned their position as #1 band in California in the Deli Music Charts in the Mainstream Pop Category. As well as being #1 in the West Coast, Southeast, Southwest, NewEngland and Rocky Mountain regions of the Deli Music Charts in many categories including Songwriters, Mainstream Pop Music, Country/Bluegrass, and Blues/Rock.
Lyrics Of Two was selected Artist Of The Month three times by Native Family Radio first in December 2016, then again in July 2017 following the release of their #1 hit song, Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home, and a third time in April 2019 after topping the station’s Favorite Artists Top 20 chart for the entire month.
In 2016, Lyrics Of Two was nominated for Entertainer Of The Year at WBCW Florida Country Radio. That same year, Lyrics Of Two received an Independent Music Award nomination for their song Mysteries in the category Best Pop Song.
360 Magazine, in their Dec/Jan 2017 Iceland issue, said the following about Lyrics Of Two, “We should all expect this ensemble to continue to blaze trails with their high degrees of sophistication and marketability. All of the above have earned them a top spot on this week’s #360WatchList.”
On December 19, 2018, Lyrics Of Two won the award for 2018 Music Duo Of The Year, at the Florida Country Radio Music Awards.
In the month of April 2019 Lyrics Of Two was voted #1 favorite artist on the Native Family Radio Top 20 favorite artists chart. Thereafter, the band topped the favorite artists chart the entire month and was voted #1 artist of the month on the Top 20 Artists Of The Month Chart at the radio station.
On April 29, 2019 Lyrics Of Two was named Band Of The Month at Native Family Radio after topping the Top 20 Favorite Artists Chart voted on by radio listeners and fans the entire month.
Marie Helen
Lyrics Of Two is led by its founder Marie Helen Abramyan, a Los Angeles-born songwriter, poet, and author. Classically trained in piano, Marie Helen has also earned a degree in sociology from the Mount St Mary’s University. With deep roots in both music and literature, Marie Helen’s lyrics blend social insight, raw emotion, and poetic depth, forming the backbone of the band’s distinctive style.
Marie Helen has had a passion for creative writing from a young age, honing her ability for music and writing during her school years. She attended some of Los Angeles' top private all-girls schools, at which time she won numerous poetry and lyric writing awards. Marie Helen’s dedication to her craft continued through university, where her hard work earned her multiple scholarships and consistent recognition on the honor roll and dean’s list. Her exceptional achievements culminated in receiving the prestigious ‘Dean’s Award For Student With Most Potential,’ recognizing her as one of the top students in her class. Marie Helen is also the founder of Lyrics Of Two Publishing, where she continues to champion creative expression through music and the written word.
After graduation, Marie Helen dedicated herself even more to writing and producing her own music. Known for penning hit songs for international pop stars, Marie Helen expanded her songwriting to include the country music scene. Since founding Lyrics Of Two, she has seamlessly blended pop, rock, and country influences, crafting a unique sound that bridges genres. Every song the band plays is written by Marie Helen herself.
In addition to her music, Marie Helen has also earned recognition for her poetry, which reflects a deep love and reverence for the natural world. Her poetry celebrates every aspect of nature, from sweeping landscapes and changing seasons to the tiniest creatures and fleeting moments.
On August 04, 2025 Marie Helen’s words were featured in an article titled “75 Fall Quotes to Celebrate the Arrival of Sweater Weather“ over on TODAY.com The quoted passage comes from the introduction Marie Helen wrote for her poem Dappled Shadow’s Of Mulberry Sonnet
Marie Helen has written a book of poetry titled Celebrating The Holidays & Seasons With Poetry & The Smaller Things In Nature, which focuses on capturing these small, perhaps quiet, yet powerfully inspiring encounters with the nature.
Marie Helen’s poetic works have received praise for their lyrical depth and musicality. As Stepkid Magazine noted, "Like a true lyricist, Marie Helen effectively utilizes rhyming patterns to create an enchanting cadence. This can be even better appreciated by listening to her reading of the poem. She really has an ideal voice for this kind of reading. It is both confident and sensitive. Nature Unimposed is a very well-crafted piece of poetry, with rich, descriptive verses that manifest exotic and vivid visual settings." (Anastim Decray, StepKid Magazine, November 10, 2022)
Marie Helen is also the author of a children's book titled The Tales Of The Helpful Friends And the Garden Show.
“Mysteries”
Their radio hit, fan favorite, and long trending song Mysteries which immediately reached #1 on numerous music charts and polls from all around the globe.
On November 06, 2014, Mysteries was voted #1 on MuseBoat Radio's Top 25 Song Chart. The song stayed in chart for several consecutive months. Lyrics Of Two was then inducted into the Museboat Radio Hall Of Fame roster.
Lyrics Of Two’s song Mysteries was nominated for an Independent Music Award in 2016 in the category of Best Pop Song.
On a 100% Radio Hit Award from radio listens and fans from Kraze Radio. Mysteries by Lyrics Of Two. has also earned rave reviews from magazines to blogs.
"Mysteries showcases an angelic, full voice with wet undertones. Excellent musical arrangement – understated yet powerful." (360 Magazine music review 2016) "Mysteries shines as one of our absolute favourite tracks” (Anthem Review 2016)
On Dec 2, 2020, Mysteries by Lyrics Of Two was nominated and advanced to the Finals of the Museboat Musies Awards. The competition was comprised of the 100 best songs played on Museboat Radio in the last ten years.
On September 19, 2022, Mysteries by Lyrics Of Two was inducted into the Museboat Hall of Alltimers.
“I Just Want To Love You”
Titled I Just Want To Love You, Lyrics Of Two's next track has also been a radio hit around the globe on many radio station rotations.
The song was voted #1 consecutively 4 times on LOZ Radio's Top 50 Countdown. (August 17, 2016, August 24, 2016, August 31, 2016, September 07, 2016)
I Just Want To Love You continues top many radio music charts and has been voted as a fan favorite.
“I Just Want To Love You” has been described by 360 Magazine (2016) as “a romantic man that professes one’s insatiable desire to simply be an open vessel and allow themselves to be vulnerable with that special someone.” “I Just Want To Love You shines as not only one of their most recent, but also one of their most emotive.” (Anthem Review March 2016).
“Streetlights Are Spotlights”
Labeled by fans as the “musician’s anthem” their hit song Streetlights Are Spotlights became a global radio favorite hit shortly after its release.
Since its debut on the Crim Radio in 2017, Streetlights Are Spotlights consistently ranked in the Top 10 on Crim Radio’s Tracks by Playback listener request show.
Infusing their raw acoustic rock guitar with fantastic lyrical storytelling so fundamental to country music, this hit soon became a trending fan favorite. Including top markets the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and more. "Lyrics Of Two, once again, draws the listener into their world of genius musings, reflection, and musical creation. They comfort and challenge us, while pulling at us in unexpected ways. “Streetlights Are Spotlights” features a gritty male vocal supported by an upbeat acoustic driven rhythm." (The Music Journal Soundlooks, May 29, 2017, Jeena Johnson)
“Breaking My Heart Was No Accident ”
Lyrics Of Two's next hit single titled Breaking My Heart Was No Accident immediately rose to #1 upon it’s debut on the WBCW FM Florida Country Radio Top 25 Song Chart.
The song is described in music reviews as, “a powerful piece about dishonesty and infidelity. Quivering vocals add a speck of sadness and exhibits a strong emotional link between both the listener and singer.”(360 Magazine Music Review 2016). The song has gained a lot of country music fans and has been added to many radio rotations globally. Breaking My Heart Was No Accident continues to chart on various radio music charts.
"Shut It Down"
Shortly after came their #1 chart topping Shut It Down. Written as an homage to the athletic spirit.
On January 11. 2015, Shut It Down topped the chart at #1 on Loop Radio Top 30 Countdown Chart (London).
Shut It Down has been a popular choice on many radio request shows. On June 11, 2017, Shut It Down by Lyrics Of Two was in the top 2 most requested songs by listeners on Crim Radio.
This fan favorite particularly gained popularity from sports fans. “Shut It Down is an anthemic track which fuels a competitive soul to pull ahead by any means necessary – contains superb lyrical content and lure.” (360 Magazine Music Review 2016). “Shut It Down is a song that will get your southern rock/blues/old school feeling back. They def make this presence known in this new single release. I am absolutely in love with this band. Each song they put out is better than the last. This single definitely defines what the band is all about. I can only imagine Marie Abramyan writing down these lyrics from the heart, you can feel it in the chorus of this song. Shut It Down makes you want to rev up your car and take life into your own hands.” (Reviews Music Magazine, 2017) Shut It Down has become a fan favorite internationally in countries such as the United States, UK, Canada, Belgium, Australia, and more. This motivating and high energy hit still receives rave reviews from industry professionals.
“California Loving”
Lyrics Of Two scored another chart-topper with their hit single California Loving. The track quickly became a radio favorite worldwide, and is now on high rotation across many international stations.
California Loving has received rave reviews from music critics, radio hosts, and fans alike. Described by 360 Magazine as “an ode to all things which draw us into the state’s bosom: climate, ocean views and luxuriant pastures. Classically trained pianist and songwriter Marie Helen strikes gold with this bit of art. Sensual lyrics and strong harmonies coupled with immense vocal capabilities provide this track with all of the ingredients needed to keep it on replay.” (360 Mag January 2017).
In their March 31, 2017, Tunedloud Magazine wrote “Every note, nuance and word, appear as gradual additions in measured motion to Lyrics Of Two’s additive melodic orchestrations and basic rhythm structures. The vocal interaction essentially adds poignancy to the musical creation.”
“Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home”
Upon the release of Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home, the song debuted at #1 on the WBCW FM Florida Country Radio Top 25 Song Chart, and remained in the #1 position consecutively 6 times at the station-August 21, 2017, August 27, 2017, September 3, 2017, September 10, 2017, September 18, 2017, October 01, 2017
Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home has also earned a spot in the Top 10 Songs at VALLEY FM 89.5 in Australia for the week of August 7, 2017, as well as securing a place on the Radio Indie Alliance Overall Top 40 for the week of August 28, 2017.The song was also #2 at Belter Radio in the United Kingdom for a consecutive four times.
Following its debut, Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home quickly became a fan favorite and received rave reviews internationally from music critics, magazines, newspapers, and radio DJs around the globe. With Dancing For Architecture saying “I propose that this song (Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home) be played in every mall, bank, school yard and workplace across the world, a gentle suggestion to already susceptible minds, a reminder that when it comes down to it, we are all children, all parents, are all loved, are all neighbours, are all community, all citizens of the same small planet. And when the cruel winds deliver news of yet more dark actions and troubling events around the world we can use this as a collective song of unity. Mighty oaks from little acorns grow…maybe mighty movements from gentle songs do as well. Let’s hope.” (2017 Dancing For Architecture music reviewed by Dave Franklin). Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home is on constant rotation at radio stations globally.
On Jun 22, 2021, Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home by Lyrics Of Two advanced to the Final round of The MuseBoat Musies Summer 2021 Award, a competition for the most popular song on Museboat Radio. The song had received a total of 12,563 votes from fans and radio listeners.
"Summer Song (Hey, Hey)"
Following the success of their previous hit, Lyrics Of Two’s next release, Summer Song (Hey, Hey) also debuted at #1 on WBCW FM Florida Country Radio’s Top 25 Song Chart. The track held the #1 spot for six consecutive charts - August 26, 2018, September 09, 2018, October 07, 2018, October 22,2018, November 04, 2018. Summer Song (Hey, Hey) then closed out the year as the station’s #1 song of 2018.
Summer Song (Hey, Hey) has also held top positions on Australia’s VALLEY FM 89.5 Sweet Sunday Sounds Top 25 Tracks Chart for the week of August 13, 2018, and on the Radio Indie Alliance Top 10 for the week of August 16, 2018. Summer Song (Hey, Hey) continues to chart at radio stations globally. The song ranked #1 on Stereo Stickman Magazine’s Best Artists And Band’s spotify playlist for September 2018. On April 29th, 2019, Summer Song (Hey, Hey) was voted the #1 song on the Native Family Radio Top 20 Chart by radio listeners and fans. Summer Song (Hey, Hey) has garnered widespread acclaim from international publications and radio stations. The track continues to receive overwhelmingly positive reviews and has made multiple consecutive appearances on the WDNF Philly’s Weekly Hot 50 song list from June to September 2024.
"Now's The Time"
Once again, the band has scored a hit with their latest release titled Now's The Time. On October 20, 2024, Now’s The Time reached #1 on the HUGS TOP 200 Song Chart. Following that success, Now’s The Time was inducted into the legacy tracks playlist at Hugs Radio.
The track has earned great reviews from magazines, blogs, radio stations, and fans alike. With Jamsphere Magazine writing “Like all Lyrics Of Two songs, you can fall in love with this track almost instantly, but to really appreciate it, requires multiple listens when you will be fully cast under its spell and recognize the intricacies of its writing and production.” (October 12, 2022, Jacob Aiden, Jamphere Magazine)
Now's The Time had the honor of being nominated for both Song Of The Year and Best Song Lyrics at Museboat radio on November 12, 2022. Prior to that, Now’s The Time by Lyrics Of Two reached #2 on the Sweet Sunday Sounds Top 10 tracks on Valley FM 89.5 radio in Australia for the week of September 24, 2022.