Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (official Lyric Video) Page

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

: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Sam Hollander, and Grant Michaels. Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (Official Lyric Video)

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 The official lyric video for was released on

: 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 You can watch the official lyric video for

: 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 video, created by , uses a distinct visual style to complement the song's "hard-driving" rock energy: