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)
The video, created by , uses a distinct visual style to complement the song's "hard-driving" rock energy: The official lyric video for was released on
: Features Steve Stevens on guitar and Blair Sinta on drums. The video, created by , uses a distinct
: 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 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.