Dio Quotes

I like to write and sing fragile pieces, but I don't often want to do a full-on ballad, so I introduce some pieces with ballad-like structure. These pieces are meant to put the listener in a more ethereal mood until the hammer falls. We are, after all, a heavy band, and the contrast between soft and loud makes it even heavier. 
Ronnie James Dio 

Sometimes melody and sometimes lyrics. It depends on the tempo and feel of the song. Slower pieces usually begin with melody and faster ones with lyrics. I write for the song and it leads me to my conclusion. 
Ronnie James Dio