Discover the story of the song > All Hell Breaks Loose – Black Star Riders

The lyrics describe a night in a dangerous part of town where the protagonist has to keep his guard up to survive. He reflects on his past mistakes which led him into this situation and drinks to forget them. However, he knows that he can't turn his back on his problems and has to face the consequences of his actions. The chorus repeats the phrase "all hell breaks loose" to emphasize the chaos and danger in his surroundings.