"Unholy" made significant upon its release in late 2022.
Often includes a longer, haunting Gregorian-style choir segment before the "grinding" bassline kicks in. UNHOLY / SAM SMITH / KIM PETRAS / EXTENDED VERSION
Her verse represents the transactional nature of the affair, listing luxury brands like Fendi and Balenciaga as the "price" for the relationship. 🏳️⚧️ Cultural & Historical Impact "Unholy" made significant upon its release in late 2022
Some versions give more space to the "oh-wee-oh" chant (inspired by The Wizard of Oz ) and emphasize the C♯ Phrygian dominant mode, which gives the track its distinctive "dark" Middle Eastern and Indian flair. 🔍 Lyric & Meaning Breakdown UNHOLY / SAM SMITH / KIM PETRAS / EXTENDED VERSION
Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing the "unholy" secret of a family man who leaves his kids at home to visit the club.
The song functions as a "town gossip" narrative, detailing a husband's infidelity at a place called the .