The lyrics remain the same, detailing a scandalous story of infidelity and hypocrisy.
The sped-up version pushes the original tempo from 131 BPM to a significantly faster pace, typically around 150-160 BPM, creating a more frantic, urgent feel. Sam Smith Ft. Kim Petras - Unholy (sped up)
: Kim Petras takes the perspective of the other woman, emphasizing materialistic desires and luxury brands like Fendi, Balenciaga, and Prada. The lyrics remain the same, detailing a scandalous
: The remix retains the signature Gregorian chant-style choir and grinding, distorted bassline. However, the increased speed highlights the metallic synths and snappy percussion, making the "ear candy"—like the censoring bell and rising noise effects—pop more. : The remix retains the signature Gregorian chant-style
: The original is in C♯ minor (using the Phrygian dominant mode ), but speeding it up naturally raises the pitch, giving Sam Smith's vocals a "nightcore" or chipmunk-like quality that emphasizes the track's hyperpop and trap elements.