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)
Hometown
Every Little Thing Lyrics
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周り気にせず話してる
大人になるとこんなことも
忘れてしまっちゃうのかな
卒業したあとも仲良しだよね
My hometown, la, la, la
それぞれの思いを抱だきしめて
新しい季節へ旅立つよ
笑顔で手を振ろう
私服に着がえて街に出て
暗くなるまで騒いだね
仲間と過ごせる毎日が
ずっと続くといいのにな
落ち込んだ時には相談するね
My hometown, la, la, la
人は皆変わるというけれど
そんなことないよね
想い出の詰まったあの場所に
また集まりたいね
好きな人できたら連絡してね
My hometown, la, la, la
駆け抜けたグラウンド後にして
約束 交わしてる
刻まれたページはこの胸に
笑顔で手を振ろう
The song "Hometown" by Every Little Thing is about the singer reminiscing about her hometown and the memories she has from growing up there. The song talks about taking the bus and chatting with friends, the excitement of going out with them and spending time together. It talks about how after graduating, despite going on to different paths, the bonds they formed during the journey stay strong.
The song also talks about the importance of holding onto memories and cherishing the moments spent with loved ones. It conveys the message that people change, but the memories and the bond shared remain intact, and the singer hopes to go back to their hometown to relive and reminisce the moments they shared with friends. The last verse of the song talks about the singer's wish to contact her crush and reconnect with the past.
Line by Line Meaning
バスに乗り今日や明日のこと
Riding the bus and talking about today and tomorrow without worrying about the people around us
大人になるとこんなことも忘れてしまっちゃうのかな
I wonder if, as we grow up, we'll forget about doing things like this
卒業したあとも仲良しだよね My hometown, la, la, la
Even after graduation, we remain good friends, in my hometown
それぞれの思いを抱だきしめて約束 交わしてる
We hold our own feelings close and exchange promises
新しい季節へ旅立つよ 笑顔で手を振ろう
We're embarking on a new season, let's wave with a smile
私服に着がえて街に出て 暗くなるまで騒いだね
We changed into casual clothes and went out into the city, making noise until nightfall
仲間と過ごせる毎日が ずっと続くといいのにな
It would be great if we could spend every day with our friends like this, forever
落ち込んだ時には相談するね My hometown, la, la, la
We'll talk to each other when we're feeling down, in my hometown
人は皆変わるというけれど そんなことないよね
They say that everyone changes, but I don't think that's true
想い出の詰まったあの場所に また集まりたいね
I want to get together again at that place filled with memories
好きな人できたら連絡してね My hometown, la, la, la
If you find someone you like, let me know, in my hometown
駆け抜けたグラウンド後にして 約束交わしてる
After running through the field, we exchange promises
刻まれたページはこの胸に 笑顔で手を振ろう
The pages etched in our hearts, let's wave with a smile
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mitsuru Igarashi
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