The demographic for this is so miniscule I'm certain no-one will ever benefit from this post, but if you're a punk, especially if you're just getting into it, and you want a break from the loud, energetic music, but don't want to stop hearing about how cops are bastards and "fuck the government! Fuck capitalism! Let's rise up!" Then check out Pete seeger, luke Kelly, dick gaughan... hell, most folk singers from like, the fifties to the nineties will have something or other.
Similarly, if you're a goth, emo, or metalhead looking for morbid, beautifully corrupt lyrics, then listen to twa corbies, the ballad of Timothy Evans, a cautionary song, even the cruel wars! You'll find more songs in a similar style if you try
Folk is an incredibly diverse genre. You can find anything you're looking for in it. There's wild, extatic, energetic melodies for everyone, ballads a power metal listener would love, tongue twisters that would impress the fastest rapper, and love songs that no autotuned cooperate pretty boy could ever come close to. Just give it a chance













