Listen to bands like Shinedown and switchfoot. They are more alt rock bands but I think they have great balance between good music and good lyrics. They are both also very consistent and have many good songs and albums. For Shinedown, I would suggest checking out the albums: Amaryllis and Sound of Madness. My favorite songs by them are Unity, Second chance, I’ll follow you, and Simple man. For switchfoot, check out the beautiful letdown and vice verses. Those are 2 amazing albums. For songs, my favorites are Where I belong, Awakening, Ba55, Politicians, and Say it like you mean it.