: Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing the secret, while Kim Petras takes on the persona of the "sugar baby" enjoying luxury gifts like Fendi and Balenciaga in exchange for the arrangement.
The song tells a scandalous story of infidelity and betrayal: : Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing
"Unholy" by Sam Smith featuring Kim Petras is a dark, industrial pop departure that shattered records and sparked widespread conversation upon its 2022 release. It notably made history as the first song by a non-binary and transgender duo to reach No. 1 on the and later won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance . Lyric Meaning & Narrative 1 on the and later won the Grammy
Critics and fans were divided on the song's aggressive new sound: : Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing
: It follows a "family man" who leads a double life, sneaking away to a strip club (referenced as "The Body Shop") to engage in an affair while his wife ("Mummy") remains unaware at home.