After the release of their third album eternity in 2000, Igarashi left to produce other Avex artists Dream and day after tomorrow. ELT became a duo, releasing their 4th album, 4 FORCE and further expanded their music with their 5th album, Many Pieces (regarded as their best work by most fans), which reflected a departure from their usual synth pop style to a more guitar-led sound. While many thought the departure of composer Igarashi was the end of ELT, Itou and Mochida proved they were more than capable of continuing ELT's success without him.
Following Many Pieces was ELT's 6th album, commonplace and their first acoustic-compilation, ACOUSTIC : LATTE. During ELT's 2004-2005 commonplace tour, Mochida suffered from bronchitis which further affected her singing style during the tour as well as on their 7th album, Crispy Park, released on August 9, 2006 (their 10th anniversary day). Mochida's singing style has changed slightly on every album, going from a clear, soothing voice to a high and cuter voice. Other than her singing, Mochida's unique hairstyles have also been making extreme changes throughout each album; it went from long, straight, and dyed during the everlasting -Time to Destination era to short and blonde during the eternity era. Mochida's hair then changed to medium-length black during the 4 FORCE era and further progressed to an extremely long and permed style during the Many Pieces-commonplace era. When ACOUSTIC : LATTE was released, Mochida's hair has changed to a bowlcut-like style and became even shorter during the era of Crispy Park. She has been letting it grow back ever since.
Every Little Thing are also known for producing songs for the popular anime, Inuyasha. They produced 3 songs: Ai No Uta (Song of Love), Yura Yura (Rock), and Grip! Many of ELT's songs have also been featured on CMs for TOYOTA, ice box, and Sapporo, as well as opening/endings for TV-dramas.
Their latest single "Atarashii Hibi/Ougon no Tsuki (あたらしい日々/黄金の月)" was released on August 27th 2008 and their latest album, Door was released on March 5, 2008, selling 89,894 copies, reaching #2 on the Oricon charts.
Current Members:
Kaori Mochida (持田 香織, Mochida Kaori) (Born March 24, 1978) - vocals/song writing
Ichiro Ito (伊藤 一朗, Itō Ichiro) (Born November 10, 1967) - guitarist/composer/arranger
Former Member :
Mitsuru Igarashi (五十嵐 充, Igarashi Mitsuru) (Born May 17, 1969) - keyboardist/producer (Left the band in 2000)
Country Road
Every Little Thing Lyrics
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【专辑】:
Almost heaven
West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountain
Shenandoah River
Life is old there
Older than the trees
Growing like a breeze
Country road. take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads
All my memories
Gather round her
Miners Lady
Stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty
Painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine
Teardrops in my eyes
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice in the morning hours
She calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And driving down the road
I get a feeling
That I should have been home
Yesterday,yesterday
Country roads , take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain Mama
Take me home,country roads
Country roads , take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia
Mountain Mama
Take me home,country roads
Take me home,country roads
Take me home,country roads
The song "Country Road" by John Denver speaks of a longing for the familiar and comforting grounds of the West Virginia countryside. The opening lines "Almost Heaven, West Virginia" set the tone for the song as Denver goes on to describe the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. However, beyond the picturesque landscape, the song is also rich with emotion as Denver recalls memories of his past and the people he has encountered. The lyric "All my memories gather round her, Miners Lady stranger to blue water" speaks to the strong emotional connection Denver has to the place.
Additionally, the song reflects on the passage of time and the inevitable changes that have occurred in Denver's absence. The line "Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze" captures the idea that the land remains the same while people grow and change.
The chorus of "Country Roads, take me home to the place I belong" reinforces the idea that the West Virginia countryside is a place of belonging and security for Denver. He longs to be reunited with the land and with the people who call it home.
Overall, "Country Road" is a poignant reminder of the power of one's connection to the land and the memories it holds. Through Denver's words, we are transported to a place of beauty and nostalgia that resonates with anyone who has ever longed for the familiarity of home.
Line by Line Meaning
Almost heaven
West Virginia is a desirable and peaceful place.
West Virginia
This is the state that the author is singing about.
Blue Ridge Mountain
There are stunning mountains in the area.
Shenandoah River
The river is a beautiful natural feature in the area.
Life is old there
The area has a long history.
Older than the trees
The natural surroundings have been there for a long time.
Younger than the mountains
The people who live there are younger than the mountains.
Growing like a breeze
The people and the area are developing quickly but calmly.
Country road. take me home
The country road is leading the author back home.
To the place I belong
The author feels a strong sense of belonging in this area.
Mountain Mama
This is a personification of West Virginia as a nurturing, motherly figure.
All my memories
Every memory that the author has is tied to this place.
Gather round her
All of the memories and experiences that the author has are centered around this area.
Miners Lady
This is a nod to the area's history and ties to the coal mining industry.
Stranger to blue water
The author is not familiar with bodies of water that are not the Shenandoah River in this area.
Dark and dusty
The area may not be physically appealing to some people.
Painted on the sky
The scenery is so beautiful that it's as if it's painted in the sky.
Misty taste of moonshine
This is a reference to a local drink made from distilled corn mash.
Teardrops in my eyes
The author is emotional about what this area means to them.
I hear her voice in the morning hours
The author feels a connection to the area and hears a metaphorical voice from it.
She calls me
The area feels like it's calling the author back home.
The radio reminds me of my home far away
The author hears music on the radio that reminds them of their home in West Virginia.
And driving down the road
The author is driving down a road and reminiscing.
I get a feeling
The author feels a strong emotional pull to their home in West Virginia.
That I should have been home
The author regrets not being home in West Virginia at this moment.
Yesterday,yesterday
The author is nostalgic and longing for the past.
Take me home
The author is asking to be taken back to their home in West Virginia.
Take me home
The author is asking to be taken back to their home in West Virginia.
Take me home
The author is asking to be taken back to their home in West Virginia.
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mog Moogle
Album "Commonplace" = Magnificence!! Thank You very much for all those years!! Kaori, Kaoru, Taka, Massy, Ichiro: You are the best!! Awesome Live, unbeatable band!
It hurts so much, but it´s so wonderful!! Music and lyrics are awesome!!
マッギョ
高校で流れてたわ。懐かしい
もーさい血管
いっくん作曲にハズレなし
まさん
イギリスのバンドのrailway childrenの人が作曲した曲ってググったらこの曲でしたけども。。。
KAZUKI サブチャンネル
@まさん
それは英訳を担当された方です。