Ghali described the song as a way to highlight Italy's defects not to offend, but to help it improve. He urges the country to see him as a brother rather than an enemy.
The song was a massive commercial success and a viral phenomenon: GHALI - Cara Italia (Prod. Charlie Charles)
The music video reached 4.2 million views on YouTube within its first 24 hours, making it the most successful debut for an Italian artist at that time. Ghali described the song as a way to