Rock music isn’t usually revered for its life lessons. Moreover, most rock songs have themes that wouldn’t be advisable for the general public. However, there are a few rockers throughout the genre’s ...

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Folk songs have a particular place in the world. Unlike many other genres, folk songs are meant to be meditated on. Listeners are meant to chew on the lyrics to gain some understanding of the world ...