Sam Smith Ft. Kim Petras - Unholy (sped Up) -

: 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 "sped up" version of Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" transforms the dark, menacing energy of the original into a high-octane hyperpop anthem. The official sped-up remix, often credited to Speed Radio and xxtristanxo , takes the original's gritty atmosphere and accelerates it into a viral-ready club track. Musical and Technical Analysis

: While the original feels like a "villain era" anthem— dark, sexy, and menacing —the sped-up version leans into a high-camp, chaotic energy better suited for dance floors and fast-paced social media edits.

: 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.

The lyrics remain the same, detailing a scandalous story of infidelity and hypocrisy.

: The remix often focuses heavily on the immediate, catchy chorus , which went viral on social media platforms like TikTok even before the song's official release. Lyrical Interpretation

: Kim Petras takes the perspective of the other woman, emphasizing materialistic desires and luxury brands like Fendi, Balenciaga, and Prada.

: Sam Smith acts as the narrator/gossip, exposing a husband who visits the Body Shop (a famous Los Angeles strip club) while his wife ("Mummy") remains unaware.