Every Little Thing’s Tearjerker Songs and Most Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Time goes byEvery Little Thing1rank/position

Every Little Thing / Time goes by（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

“Time goes by” is the eighth single by Every Little Thing, released in 1998.

Already a popular group at the time, Every Little Thing released it as a ballad, and it became a massive hit that is considered one of their signature songs.

Its appeal lies in the poignant lyrics depicting a breakup and the clear, pure voice of vocalist Kaori Mochida.

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sasashina

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Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing2rank/position

ELT tour 1998 Dear My Friend

It’s a heartwarming message song that sings, “No matter how long we spend apart, you’ll always be my best friend.” Created by the music unit Every Little Thing, also known for hits like “fragile” and “Time goes by,” it was released in 1997 as their third single.

The powerful sound arrangement pairs perfectly with Mochida’s clear, expansive vocals—truly moving.

It feels like the emotions embedded in the lyrics come through directly.

Send it to your friends from your school days!

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Araki Jakkan

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Fragments of LoveEvery Little Thing3rank/position

"Fragments of Love" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

It was released in 2000 as Every Little Thing’s 16th single.

The song was used in Shiseido’s “Ma Cherie” commercial and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s an inspiring song that encourages you to keep going by remembering the people who love you during tough and painful times.