Title: Faccia D'Angelo (Face of an Angel) "Faccia D'Angelo" is a song by Italian singer-songwriter Umberto Tozzi. The lyrics tell a story of a person, referred to as an "angel," who had once looked at the world with purity and innocence. Their oxygen, their inspiration, was found in rock music, cinema, and America. However, their dream, which was filled with hallucinogenic elements and an absence of heroes, eventually faded away next to a jukebox. The song talks about a person's encounter with this fallen angel. It mentions facing the police, possibly referring to rebellion or conflict with authority. The protagonist of the song wonders if they could receive some spare change from this angel, as they also need to dream. The lyrics further describe the fallen angel as having a face of an angel with blue eyes. The years have passed quickly for them without any sense of fulfillment, as they have fallen into a metaphorical abyss. The reference to the "Mother Suburb" suggests the difficult environment of the outskirts, where being born feels like a sickness, and reality's harshness leads to the discovery of imagination. The question remains about what the person becomes upon waking up from this world of fantasies. In the chorus, the repeated line "Una X sulle foto della polizia" (An X on the police photos) emphasizes a rebellious and nonconformist attitude. Despite the desire to help and open a thousand arms for this fallen angel, the narrator wonders about the depth of their abyss and how lost they might be. Overall, "Faccia D'Angelo" portrays the struggles, the broken dreams, and the conflicts with authority that can lead individuals to lose their hope and innocence. The song highlights the harsh realities faced by the marginalized while questioning the path they have chosen or been forced to take.
