: 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.
: Petras delivers a braggadocio verse as the "other woman," demanding luxury brands like Fendi, Prada, and Balenciaga in exchange for her attention. Sam Smith - Unholy Sped Up (Lyrics) ft. Kim Petras
: 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 . : The production is heavily influenced by the
Reviewers highlight the drastic shift in Smith's artistic direction, though the results are polarizing. Reviewers highlight the drastic shift in Smith's artistic
“His new single, “unholy” is a radical departure... featuring a track with Arabic undertones that focuses on a husband and his unrepentant promiscuity against his wife.” Plugged In · 3 years ago
The track is built on a "grinding" bassline and features a Middle Eastern-inspired chord progression in .
: 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