Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth (official Lyric Video) -
Co-written with longtime collaborator , the song addresses the darker undercurrents of the entertainment industry.
: 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. Co-written with longtime collaborator , the song addresses
The video, created by , uses a distinct visual style to complement the song's "hard-driving" rock energy: : Features Steve Stevens on guitar and Blair Sinta on drums
: It features grainy, 16mm-style footage taken from a car driving through the streets of Hollywood.
: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Sam Hollander, and Grant Michaels.
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