Every Little Thing Karaoke Hit Song Rankings [2025]

Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing1rank/position

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)

A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.

Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.

m.

drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.

4 million copies.

It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.

With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.

fragileEvery Little Thing2rank/position

Every Little Thing / fragile

It’s a song by Every Little Thing that expresses the feeling, “I can’t quite be honest, but deep down I truly love you.” The lyrics are practically a confession of love—so much so that it’s hard to imagine any man feeling nothing if it’s sung right in front of him.

If you sing it with gratitude for having met him and with the wish to keep spending time together from now on, even a man who has only ever seen you as a friend won’t be able to help but take notice.

Why not try singing it with a touch of longing, imagining Kaori Mochida’s clear, expansive voice?

Like when we first metEvery Little Thing3rank/position

"Like When We First Met" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

For many women now in their 40s who spent their teenage years to early twenties in the mid-to-late 1990s, Every Little Thing holds a special place.

Back then, plenty of people imitated Kaori Mochida’s fashion and hairstyles.

ELT’s classic songs are still hugely popular at karaoke even in the Reiwa era, but if you’re aiming for a high score, we recommend the 1997 hit “Deatta Koro no You ni.” Its quintessential late-’90s Avex-style sound and melody make it very easy to sing, and since there aren’t any tricky sections, it’s less likely you’ll go off-pitch.

The overall key is on the higher side, so if you have a lower voice, try adjusting the key to suit you before singing.

Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing4rank/position

Every Little Thing / Shapes Of Love（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

Every Little Thing is a music duo that has delivered hit songs across different eras since their debut, including tracks like “Deatta Koro no Yō ni” and “fragile.” Their sixth single, “Shapes of Love,” released as a double A-side with “Never Stop!,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Intern Nanako.

It’s a famous song that most people have likely heard at least once, making it a great karaoke recommendation—especially for men in their 40s, the generation for whom this pick is sure to stir the heart.

With its translucent synth sound and irresistibly catchy melody, it’s an uplifting tune that has also become a staple in their live shows.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing5rank/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!

love letterEvery Little Thing6rank/position

Every Little Thing – – – Love Letter (Live Ver.) (Photo Slideshow)

It’s a wonderful song by Every Little Thing, with lyrics that, just like the title “Love Letter” suggests, convey things that are usually too embarrassing to say.

It’s not overly balladic, and the content is bright, so I think it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

For the momentEvery Little Thing7rank/position

「For the moment」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

The fourth single by Every Little Thing, released on June 4, 1997.

In karaoke, it was such a massive ELT hit that you could hear it drifting from rooms all over the place! Its emotional, beautiful sound; vocals that radiate both strength and aching tenderness; and lyrics that portray a heart wavering, realizing, and breaking into a run—all strike straight to the chest.

It’s a love song with a dramatic arc that unfolds magnificently!