Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
If you listen to fools... The Mob Rules!
We'll know for the first time If we're evil or divine We're the last in line.
It is just that heavy metal musicians write in minor keys, and when you do that, you frighten people.
The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it?
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.