Released March 15, AJ Mitchell’s “Flowers on the Moon” failed to strike a chord within me. The third song, “Flowers on the Moon” in Mitchell’s album, titled “As Far as the Eye Can See,” follows “Passionate” and “Foolish,” continuing a relationship established in the prior two songs. “Passionate” features electrifying pop beats, establishing the opening of the relationship. According to CultureFix, Mitchell states that the song touches on journeying and following one’s own will, even if it may have a questionable outcome. “Foolish” expands on this theme, describing how the relationship failed. Finally “Flowers on the Moon” takes a more reflective approach. 

“Flowers on the Moon” is shockingly melancholic. Mitchell’s  voice is accompanied by piano beats. The delicate musical arrangement sets a remorseful tone. As the singular piano notes evolve to a larger, almost flourishing beat, one gets the sense of change. These themes are further exacerbated through the lyrics of the song, which details a hopeless relationship.

This song has the correct elements to create a solid piece, but it goes no further. However, “Flowers on the Moon” does not go further than that for me, instead carving itself as another mediocre love song. While the premise and theme of the song have immense potential and stand apart within the genre, the execution, in my opinion, is mediocre at best. There seems to be no satisfying chorus, the song simply picking up into its chorus instead. Yet perhaps that adds to the reflective tone of the piece. 

While the song itself may not have appealed to me, Mitchell’s “Flowers on the Moon” is a structural masterpiece, with the positioning and composition of the song done well. Ultimately, I recommend you give the song a try to establish your own opinion. For those who like meaning in their songs, “Flowers on the Moon” is streaming everywhere!