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Faccetta Nera

Faccetta nera is a song from Italy. It’s written and sung by Loredana Bertè and it tells the story of a girl who finds herself in an unfair world. The girl’s face is described as “black”, because she’s been hurt by life’s struggles. Her words are a reminder to never give up and to persevere. People in Italy sing this song to remember that life is not easy, but that you should keep fighting.