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)
Sasayaka na Inori
Every Little Thing Lyrics
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肝心なコトバがいつも言えなくて
ウジウジした僕の心は雨模様
風のようにただ擦り抜けた秋の空
この街もだんだん姿を変えて
なんだか切なくて
まだひとり動けずに立ち竦む僕は
触れる度に染まってゆく
傷つけ合う事など知らない
あの日々は遠くて
通り過ぎた この季節の中で
ベランダから見えた無数の星達に
ひたすら想うとすれば 君のコト
つま先を伸ばして空に預けた
ささやかな祈りは
暗闇を突き抜けて明日へと向かう
忘れようとしまい込んだ
僕の胸は今もまだ痛むけど
ほんの少し優しくなれたら
弱い僕にさよなら
あの日に似た 月明かりの下で
触れる度に染まってゆく
君の頬が今もまだ愛しくて
傷つけ合う事など知らない
あの日々は遠くて
通り過ぎた この季節の中で
The lyrics of “ささやかな祈り” or “Small Prayer” by Every Little Thing reflect the inner turmoil of a person who finds it hard to express themselves. The first verse suggests that the person can come up with unnecessary words easily, but when it comes to saying something important, they fall short. Their heart is described as being like the weather – stormy and uncertain – while the autumn sky is said to slip by like the wind. The changing city and the feeling of sadness it brings is compounded by the fact that the person can’t seem to move forward and is stuck.
The second verse contains an image of countless stars that are being contemplated by the singer. All the while, the person is only thinking of the one person they hold dear. The idea of reaching out to the stars with their toes and leaving their feelings for this person there is like a small prayer. Despite the person trying to forget and suppress their emotions, the pain in their chest remains. Yet, they yearn to be a little kinder and say goodbye to their weaker self. The moonlight and memories of days gone by provide context, but no solace; they are just echoes of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
余計な言葉ならすぐに思い付くのに
Although I can come up with needless talk easily, I'm unable to utter the essential words.
肝心なコトバがいつも言えなくて
The crucial words are always stuck in my mouth, and I can't say them.
ウジウジした僕の心は雨模様
My indecisive heart is like a drizzly weather.
風のようにただ擦り抜けた秋の空
The autumn sky just slipped by like the wind.
この街もだんだん姿を変えて
This town is gradually transforming.
なんだか切なくて
Somehow, it feels heart-rending.
まだひとり動けずに立ち竦む僕は
I stand terrified, unable to move by myself.
触れる度に染まってゆく
Each touch stains my heart.
君の頬が今もまだ愛しくて
Even now, your cheeks are still lovely to me.
傷つけ合う事など知らない
We didn't know how to hurt each other.
あの日々は遠くて
Those days seem so far away.
通り過ぎた この季節の中で
Within the passing season.
ベランダから見えた無数の星達に
Gazing upon the countless stars from the balcony.
ひたすら想うとすれば 君のコト
If I think of anything, it's only about you.
つま先を伸ばして空に預けた
I stretched my toes and entrusted myself to the sky.
ささやかな祈りは
My small prayer is.
暗闇を突き抜けて明日へと向かう
Breaking through the darkness on my way towards tomorrow.
忘れようとしまい込んだ
I tried to forget by suppressing it.
僕の胸は今もまだ痛むけど
Although my heart still hurts.
ほんの少し優しくなれたら
If I can become just a little bit kinder.
弱い僕にさよなら
Farewell to my weak self.
あの日に似た 月明かりの下で
Under the moonlight that's similar to that day.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 香織 持田
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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余計な言葉なら すぐに思い付くのに
肝心なコトバがいつも言えなくて
ウジウジした僕の心は雨模様
風のようにただ擦り抜けた 秋の空
この街もだんだん姿を変えて
なんだか切なくて
まだひとり動けずに立ち竦む 僕は
※触れる度に染まってゆく
君の頬が今もまだ愛しくて
傷つけ合う事など知らない
あの日々は遠くて
通り過ぎた この季節の中で※
ベランダから見えた無数の星達に
ひたすら想うとすれば 君のコト
つま先を伸ばして空に預けた
ささやかな祈りは
暗闇を突き抜けて明日へと向かう
忘れようとしまい込んだ
僕の胸は今もまだ痛むけど
ほんの少し優しくなれたら
弱い僕にさよなら
あの日に似た 月明かりの下で
(※くり返し)
@minhthien7329
Romaji
Added by: MML
Yokei na kotoba nara
sugu ni omoitsuku noni
Kanjin na KOTOBA ga itsumo ienakute
UJIUJI shita boku no kokoro wa amemoyou
Kaze no you ni tada surinuketa aki no sora
Kono machi mo dandan sugata wo kaete
Nandaka setsunakute
Mada hitori ugokezu ni tachisukumu
Boku wa
* Fureru tabi ni somatte yuku
Kimi no hoho ga ima mo mada itoshikute
Kizutsukeau koto nado shiranai
Ano hibi wa tookute
Toorisugita kono kisetsu no naka de
BERANDA kara mieta musuu no hoshitachi ni
Hitasura omou to sureba kimi no KOTO
Tsumasaki wo nobashite sora ni azuketa
Sasayaka na inori wa
Kurayami wo tsukinukete ashita e to mukau
Wasureyou to shimaikonda
Boku no mune wa ima mo mada itamu kedo
Hon no sukoshi yasashiku naretara
Yowai boku ni sayonara
Ano hi ni nita tsukiakari no shita de
@user-df5pk3wh8e
ささやかな祈り
Every Little Thing
歌詞
作詞 持田香織
作曲 多胡邦夫
余計な言葉なら
直ぐに思いつくのに
肝心な言葉がいつも言えなくて
ウジウジした僕の心は雨模様
風のようにただすり抜けた 秋の空
この街もだんだん姿を変えて
なんだか切なくて
まだひとり動けずに立ちすくむ僕は
触れる度に
染まってゆく
君の頬が今もまだ愛しくて
傷つけ合うことなど知らない
あの日々は遠くて
通り過ぎた この季節のなかで
ベランダから見えた無数の星たちに
ひたすら想うとすれば 君のコト
つま先を伸ばして 空に預けた
ささやかな祈りは
暗闇を突き抜けて明日へと向かう
忘れようと
しまい込んだ
僕の胸は今もまだ痛むけど
ほんの少し優しくなれたら
弱い僕にさよなら
あの日に似た 月明かりの下で
触れる度に
染まってゆく
君の頬が今もまだ愛しくて
傷つけ合うことなど知らない
あの日々は遠くて
通り過ぎた この季節のなかで
@user-pg1dp2di5s
懐かしい、歌。
ジンベエ🦈「う、うううう❗綺麗なの❗うううう」
Inai.syoko教師「持田香織なあ」
Masuda👩🖊️「持田香織、ははははは‼️‼️‼️」
「あんた、音楽すきやなあ、私も音楽すきんよ」
自分「わ、自分たちも、気、会うなあ、」masuda👩🦳「私らきあいますね、‼️‼️頑張りましょうね‼️‼️🙌🙌」
自分「うわ！‼️‼️‼️🙌」
Muragaki👩⚕️「はあ」
Sakiyamaさん👓、nakasugiさん👓「、、、ははははは‼️」
Sigemiさん「あははは‼️」
Hara.yukiko進路👩「あははは」
Kawanisi.suguru君👨「うううう‼️‼️‼️」
@fukushima1994
『Every Little Thing』ってグループ名は直訳すると「全ての小さな事」で「万事がちょっとしたコトだから前向きにいこうよ」「宇宙から見れば小さい存在のあらゆる者たちへ」という意味が込められてるらしい。(※名前自体はビートルズの楽曲から。)
だからELTの曲って日常のワンシーンを切り取った等身大の作品が多いんだよね。この曲なんかはその典型。
普遍的なテーマだから月日が流れても色褪せない。ELTのそういうところがマジで好き。
@user-mt2ev2nk3p
何気にこの曲好きなんだよなぁ。
TOP3に入ってる
@noko9772
そうかー、もう20年もたつのか・・・ELTで一番名曲だと思うんだよなあ。イントロのドラマチックさとかさびの切なさとか。
@kazus416
あさの番組で流れてたんですよね、それがすごい心地よかった。
@32awagakijnihs
シングルだけど良い意味でB面のようなそっと寄り添う名曲
いつの間にか一番好きな曲になりました
@UltimateKenja-Time
この頃のELTホントに好きで好きでMDにお気に入りの曲入れて聴いてたなあ
まだJ-POPが生きていた時代…
@suketaroukiich7782
本当ですよね！
こういうクオリティの音楽がきちんと評価されていた時代だったからこそレーベル側もこういう音楽を出せば売れたので、音楽らしいものがきちんと評価された凄い良かった時代だと思いますね！
@user-mv7zn3yc2c
当時、やじうまワイド見ながらこの曲を聞いて気合い入れてた。まだまだ気力充実してて青かったな（笑）
@me-pp6kg
当時、坂井真紀さんが泣いてる部分がよくランキングとかで流れてて、いまだに頭から離れない曲
@user-qn7zm5qd2s
秋になると必ず聴いてしまう名曲です。🎵