This list was painful to make, but here is every song from "folklore" ranked from worst to best.
17. mirrorball
Best lyrics: And I'm still a believer, but I don't know why; I've never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try
16. seven
Best lyrics: Passed down like folk songs, the love lasts so long
15. cardigan
Best lyrics: 'Cause I knew everything when I was young
14. the 1
Best lyrics: In my defense, I have none; for never leaving well enough alone
13. epiphany
Best lyrics: Only twenty minutes to sleep, but you dream of some epiphany; just one glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you've seen
12. august
Best lyrics: For me, it was enough to live for the hope it all
11. hoax
Best lyrics: Stood on the cliffside screaming, "Give me a reason"
10. the lakes
Best lyrics: A red rose grew up out of frozen ground
9. mad woman
Best lyrics: And women like hunting witches too
8. illicit affairs
Best lyrics: Look at this godforsaken mess that you made me
7. my tears ricochet
Best lyrics: We gather stones, never knowing what they'll mean; some to throw, some to make a diamond ring
6. the last great american dynasty
Best lyrics: I had a marvelous time ruining everything
5. betty
Best lyrics: A figment of my worst intentions
4. exile
Best lyrics: I think I've seen this film before, and I didn't like the ending
3. invisible string
Best lyrics: Hell was the journey but it brought me heaven
2. this is me trying
Best lyrics: They told me all of my cages were mental, so I got wasted like all my potential
1. peace
Best lyrics: I'd give you my sunshine, give you my best, but the rain is always gonna come if you're standin' with me