You can watch the official lyric video for 'Rita Hayworth' here: Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (Official Lyric Video) BillyIdolVEVO YouTube• 15 Oct 2021 Billy Idol – Rita Hayworth Lyrics - Genius
: 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.
: 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. Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (Official Lyric Video)
: Features Steve Stevens on guitar and Blair Sinta on drums.
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 You can watch the official lyric video for
: 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
: It features grainy, 16mm-style footage taken from a car driving through the streets of Hollywood. It tells the story of a young woman
: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Sam Hollander, and Grant Michaels.