El barco y el faro – Oney1
Oney1 is an Argentine rapper known for his socially conscious lyrics, sharp critiques of the system, and strong ties to the underground Latin American hip-hop scene. He represents a voice of the marginalized, often using his music to address the struggles of urban life, inequality, and the transformative power of rap.
ARA, featured in the intro and first verse, brings a contrasting, almost poetic and melancholic tone that provides emotional depth and lyrical reflection, drawing from tango and folkloric traditions with lines like “bandoneón, mi voz y otra canción”.
The song “El barco y el faro” (The Boat and the Lighthouse) is metaphorical in nature. It portrays life as a journey aboard a ship, navigating through darkness with the guidance of truth (the lighthouse), while asking: Who’s willing to come aboard and seek salvation with us?
🎙️ “El barco y el faro Lyrics” by Oney1 (ft. ARA)
[Parte I] [Intro: ARA] Mmm-mmm [Verso: ARA] ¿Cuántas almas en el silencio quedan dentro de su condena, traen su corazón en pena, tienen la última ilusión?El destino no espera, no pidas “por favor”
Porque yo, por más que a vos te quiera, no tengo otra manera
Que con este bandoneón, mi voz y otra canción
Quizás sanarte, sanar, sanarme
¿Cuántas almas puedo salvar? [Parte II] [Verso: Oney1] No, no, no, no, no les creo nada (Plo)
Muy linda esa vitrina de todas copas comprada’ (Jaja)
Sin un perro en la mesa, la comida cocinada
Y ahora que bajan bille’, vos decime quién me para
Los chetos tragan sable, los fisu roban cable’ (Roban cable’)
¿Querés que tire un facto? Hice que el rap sea rentable (Ah; jaja)
No lo tomen personales, son líneas que solas salen (Ey, ey)
Respeto a todo’ iguale’
Que no la cuenten, no se miente
No tengo freno desde los 20 (Plo)
Me sirven hasta los coment de haters (Plo)
Estoy sumando a la bola de gente (Ah)
Estoy demente, todo un loco (Plo)
Y eso que tengo dos dedos de frente (Plo)
Soy el futuro, también el presente (Plo-plo-plo-plo-plo-plo-plo)
Ya cogí el rap, que pase el siguiente, voy a por todo
Tranqui, me despierto concentrado, estoy en calma
¿Será que mi disco va a rescatar algún alma? (Ey)
Valientes en el micro, los cagones en las armas (Plo, plo, plo, plo)
Me subo y llueven las palmas, hasta me aplauden con nalgas, uh
Soy un testigo del barrio como cualquiera, compañero
Siempre seguí lo que quise, supe superar a los “pero” (Ey)
Rapero y se paran mis pelo’, lo que cuento es verdadero (Yeah, yeah)
O era morirme pipero, o era morirme rapero [Estribillo: Oney1] ¿Cuántas almas me puedo salvar? (¿Cuántas almas?)
¿Quién se sube al barco? (Oh)
Familia, respeto, el único trato (Plo)
C.A.P.S. es el pacto, es el primer acto
¿Quién se sube al barco?
¿Cuántas almas me puedo salvar?
¿Quién se sube al barco?
Familia, respeto, el único trato
C.A.P.S. es el pacto, es el primer acto (¿Quién se sube al barco?) [Outro] (Es el primer acto; ¿quién se sube al barco?)
🎧 Lyrics (Highlighted Excerpts)
“¿Cuántas almas en el silencio quedan dentro de su condena…?”
(How many souls in silence remain within their sentence…)
“Yo, por más que a vos te quiera, no tengo otra manera / Que con este bandoneón, mi voz y otra canción”
(Even if I love you, I have no other way / Than with this bandoneón, my voice and another song)
“No les creo nada… Hice que el rap sea rentable”
(I don’t believe anything… I made rap profitable)
“O era morirme pipero, o era morirme rapero”
(It was either die a junkie, or die a rapper)
“¿Quién se sube al barco? / Familia, respeto, el único trato”
(Who boards the ship? / Family, respect—the only deal)
🧠 Step-by-Step Breakdown
[Parte I – ARA]
- “¿Cuántas almas en el silencio…”: A poetic lament for those lost in suffering, guilt, or forgotten by society.
- “No tengo otra manera…”: Music is the only salvation the narrator can offer.
- “Sanarte, sanar, sanarme”: There’s mutual healing in art—it’s for others and the self.
[Parte II – Oney1]
- “No les creo nada…”: Oney1 expresses distrust toward superficial success and artificial fame.
- “Muy linda esa vitrina…”: Critique of those who flaunt wealth without struggle or authenticity.
- “Hice que el rap sea rentable”: Personal triumph—he turned art into a livelihood.
- “Los chetos tragan sable…”: Sharp class critique; mocking the privileged (“chetos”).
- “Me sirven hasta los coment de haters”: Even haters fuel his rise—nothing goes to waste.
- “Soy el futuro, también el presente”: Confident claim of being a central figure in today’s rap scene.
- “Valientes en el micro, los cagones en las armas”: True bravery comes through expression, not violence.
- “Rapero y se paran mis pelo’, lo que cuento es verdadero”: His words are authentic and powerful.
- “O era morirme pipero, o era morirme rapero”: The climax of his transformation—rap saved him from addiction.
[Estribillo – Chorus]
- “¿Quién se sube al barco?”: Inviting others to join his journey of redemption and authenticity.
- “C.A.P.S. es el pacto”: A reference to his collective or personal philosophy—possibly a crew or acronym for values (Context-dependent).
- “Familia, respeto, el único trato”: Foundational principles—loyalty and respect.
📊 Song Details
| Feature | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | El barco y el faro |
| Artists | Oney1 ft. ARA |
| Language | Spanish |
| Genre | Latin Rap / Conscious Hip-Hop |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Tone | Reflective, confrontational, redemptive |
| Setting | Urban Argentina; metaphorical ship/faro |
| Recurring Symbols | Ship, lighthouse, souls, salvation |
🎭 Theme
- Redemption & Salvation: Both Oney1 and ARA focus on healing—through music, truth, and unity.
- Truth vs. Facade: Exposes the difference between those who live authentically and those who flaunt superficial success.
- Socioeconomic Critique: Direct attacks on class inequality, false rappers, and elite detachment.
- Empowerment through Rap: Rap is positioned as a weapon of transformation, truth, and survival.
- Community & Loyalty: The “barco” (ship) is not just a metaphor for life, but also for a collective journey.
🧩 Meaning
At its core, “El barco y el faro” symbolizes life as a journey through hardship. The boat represents the vessel we sail—our choices, communities, or personal mission—while the lighthouse stands for truth, guidance, and redemption. Oney1’s verses bring raw testimony of real struggle, turning rap into a method of salvation. Meanwhile, ARA’s poetic intro gives the piece spiritual weight, linking musical expression with emotional healing.
Oney1 is not just asking who wants to listen—he’s asking: Who’s willing to join him on this journey, reject fake fame, and fight for truth?
❓ FAQs
Q: What does “el barco” represent?
A: It symbolizes a shared journey or mission—likely life, rap culture, or a philosophical movement Oney1 leads.
Q: Who is ARA?
A: A guest artist who adds emotional depth and lyrical poetry to the track, possibly representing a guiding or reflective presence.
Q: What is “C.A.P.S.”?
A: It’s not explicitly defined in the lyrics but likely refers to a crew, collective, or code of values like “Cultura, Amor, Paz, Sabiduría” (Culture, Love, Peace, Wisdom) or something personal to Oney1.
Q: What does “morirme pipero o morirme rapero” mean?
A: It contrasts addiction and artistic salvation—Oney1 chose to die a rapper (metaphorically) rather than a drug user.
Q: Why the repeated phrase “¿Quién se sube al barco?”
A: It’s a call to action and solidarity—a challenge for others to join his movement of realness and community.
✅ Conclusion 🌊🎤🔥
“El barco y el faro” is not just a song—it’s a lyrical voyage through struggle, truth, and salvation. Oney1 invites listeners aboard a vessel of authenticity, where rap is a lifeline and the lighthouse is wisdom. Through ARA’s melancholic intro and Oney1’s explosive bars, the track becomes a cry for unity, realness, and social change.
- 🚢 The boat = your path
- 🌁 The lighthouse = your truth
- 👊 Rap = your weapon
- 🙌 Respect & family = your compass
Will you get on the boat? 🛳️✨
