Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (official Lyric Video) May 2026

Co-written with longtime collaborator , the song addresses the darker undercurrents of the entertainment industry.

: It features grainy, 16mm-style footage taken from a car driving through the streets of Hollywood. Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (Official Lyric Video)

: The lyrics explore themes of sexual harassment and abuse within the film world. It tells the story of a young woman being approached by a "nothin' producer" who tries to manipulate her with superficial flattery by comparing her to Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth. Co-written with longtime collaborator , the song addresses

: These live-action shots are blended with ominous cartoon animations that depict the seedy side of show business, reinforcing the song’s warning about predatory "beautiful thieves". Production Credits Producer : Butch Walker. It tells the story of a young woman

: The chorus includes a prominent nod to the movie Jaws with the line, "You’re swimmin’ with Jaws / You’re gonna need a bigger boat," serving as a warning about the predatory nature of "dream towns" like Hollywood. Lyric Video Visuals

The official lyric video for was released on October 15, 2021, as the opening track for Billy Idol's EP, The Roadside . This project marked Idol's first new release of original material in nearly seven years, following his 2014 album Kings & Queens of the Underground . Song Meaning and Themes

: Features Steve Stevens on guitar and Blair Sinta on drums.