Francis Goya (born Francis Weyer) is a Belgian guitarist born in Liege.
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Weyer first played with Patrick Ruymen in the group Les Caraïbes, a Belgian cover group. The two then formed the rock group Liberty Six in 1965, which had a proto-psychedelic stage show and released only one single before disbanding. Weyer then moved on to the J.J. Band and Plus.

In the 1970s, Weyer started using the name Francis Goya and released solo albums of romantic Spanish guitar and mandolin music. His 1975 single "Nostalgia", a tune written by his father and arranged for guitar by Goya, became an international hit, reaching #1 in Belgium, Holland, Germany, Norway, and Brazil. Later albums saw Goya moving more into a Latin American-influenced style, including three albums recorded with Bolivian singer Carmina Cabrera.

Goya has some 40 album releases to his credit.

17 I will always love you
Francis Goya Lyrics

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If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, but yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need

I will always love you
I will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love

I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you

I will always love you
I will always love you

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Francis Goya's song "17 I Will Always Love You" reveal an internal conflict between the singer's desire to stay and their realization that doing so would only cause more pain. The lyrics convey a feeling of selflessness, as the singer recognizes that their own presence would not be what the other person needs. However, the repetition of the line "I will always love you" conveys a sense of unrequited love or an enduring connection that cannot be severed despite distance or circumstance.

The chorus and final verses of the song focus on well-wishing, demonstrating a deep love and respect for the other person. While acknowledging they may not be what the other person needs, the singer expresses a hope for happiness and love in the other's life. The line "And above all this, I wish you love" highlights the idea that love, in all its forms, is what truly matters in life. Through these lyrics, Francis Goya conveys a sense of heartfelt emotion and deep longing, as well as a sense of self-awareness and acceptance of the other person's needs.

Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
In case I decide to remain near you

Well, I would only be in your way
It's possible my existence would interfere with yours

And so I'll go, but yet I know
I'm leaving, though I'm aware

That I'll think of you each step of my way
I'll remember you along my journey

And I will always love you
My affection for you shall remain eternal

I will always love you
I will continue to love you unconditionally

Bitter-sweet memories
Fond yet painful recollections

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
My only possessions as I depart

Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, please refrain from shedding tears

Cause we both know that I'm not
Because we're aware that I'm not

What you need
The individual you truly require