Hey, music wanderers! Ready to ponder life’s big questions with a song that’s as intimate as a late-night chat? Pierre Welsh and the Oaks dropped “The Ultimate Goal” today, April 8, 2025, the second single from their upcoming album God, Love, Art & Desire, and it’s an adult contemporary, singer-songwriter, and folk gem that’s got heart and heft. Teaming up with Ella de Loria, Pierre’s weaving a duet that’s raw, reflective, and beautifully real—let’s dive into this poetic journey!
The Sound, The Soul, The Spark
“The Ultimate Goal” starts with a stripped-down guitar—simple, warm, and close, like two friends strumming in a quiet room. Pierre Welsh and Ella de Loria trade verses like a conversation, their voices intertwining as they ask: What’s creation? Where do God, sex, and art fit in? Does love fuel it all? The lyrics are a back-and-forth dance—intimate in the verses, then soaring in the refrain: “GOD led us to religion / LOVE to the universe / ART led us to the devil / SEX kept us with the devil.” It builds to a powerful, airy finale, harmonies lifting it into something transcendent yet grounded.
Pierre Welsh, the French troubadour behind the Oaks since 2014, brings his eclectic influences—think Bashung’s brooding, Gainsbourg’s wit, and Nick Cave’s dark poetry—into this folk-driven track. Paired with Ella de Loria’s voice, it’s a perfect match for their 2025 album God, Love, Art & Desire. After 2022’s L’Insaisissable earned Rolling Stone love and 2023’s Acoustic. stripped things back, “The Ultimate Goal” feels like a bold step—raw yet polished, asking big questions with a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Folk’s introspective wave is hitting hard in 2025, and this track’s right there—hit play below and let it stir you!
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“The Ultimate Goal” is Pierre Welsh and Ella de Loria turning a duet into a soulful quest—stripped-down, soaring, and oh-so-moving. What do you think of this folk reflection? Drop a comment and let’s muse! If you’re an artist ready to explore your own big questions, DistroKid’s your vibe. Get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and more, plus snag a 7% discount with this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2058328. Let’s keep the stories flowing—share your sound and chase your ultimate goal!
