Sam Smith - Unholy Sped Up (lyrics) Ft. Kim Petras -

Reviewers highlight the drastic shift in Smith's artistic direction, though the results are polarizing.

: The production is heavily influenced by the late Sophie and PC Music, using metallic synths and sharp percussion that contrast with Smith's typically soulful ballads.

: It incorporates Gregorian-style choir vocals and an "oh-wee-oh" chant that some reviewers have noted as a nod to the winged monkeys in The Wizard of Oz . Sam Smith - Unholy Sped Up (Lyrics) ft. Kim Petras

Watch these reviews and musical breakdowns to see how the song's dark production and viral success were analyzed:

: Some critics find the lyrics "lackluster" or "shitty," arguing that they glorify cheating or feel "eternally unerotic" despite the song's attempt to be shocking. Critical Reception Reviewers highlight the drastic shift in Smith's artistic

“it just feels like it's had the legs cut out of it by Sam's eternally unerotic voice... and of course by the constraints of Tik Tok pop.” YouTube · Todd in the Shadows · 3 years ago

: It centers on a husband and father who frequents The Body Shop —an infamous all-nude strip club on the Sunset Strip—while his wife ("Mummy") remains unaware at home. Watch these reviews and musical breakdowns to see

: By increasing the BPM, the track transforms from a sultry cabaret-style stomp into a chaotic, club-ready anthem that became a viral sensation before its official release. Lyrical Analysis The lyrics tell a literal story of infidelity and adultery.