On “Foolish,” Mitchell vulnerably bares his self-doubt as he wonders aloud whether he engaged in poor decision making with a previous love interest. “If I’m stupid for thinking I could lay in your arms and not get hurt. Will I ever learn?” sings Mitchell over the pulsating, electric instrumental.
In Mitchell’s own words, “I wrote ‘Foolish’ in the midst of being in a relationship that I knew wasn’t good for me. It’s a conversation with myself- I was aware of the fact that the relationship would do me more harm than good, but the feelings were overpowering. ‘Foolish’ is about giving in to things that feel good even if you know they’re ultimately going to end in heartbreak. It’s human. “
The music video for “Foolish” conveys this emotional despair, depicting Mitchell wandering through water and wilderness, presumably in search of answers to his emotional conundrum. The love interest in question makes quick and fleeting appearances, suggesting that Mitchell is still beholden to her, even as he recognizes the potential error in his ways.
“Foolish” is at the center of the inspiration for As Far As The Eye Can See, an album that unfolds as a true coming-of-age. Mitchell says that after knowingly dating someone that wasn’t good for him, he felt compelled to, “Go ‘as far as the eye can see,’ where there’s nothing blocking my vision, where I’m free to create,” reasons the 22-year-old singer. He kicked off the story at the end of 2023 with “Passionate,” taking fans on a journey ruminating on the intense passion he had for a new romance.
There’s more to AJ Mitchell than meets the eye, and he’s taking us As Far As The Eye Can See on May 3. Stay tuned for more information, set to be announced soon.