"Unholy" serves as a major departure from Sam Smith's traditional ballads, leaning into a "sinister" hyperpop sound that incorporates Arabic-inspired melodic flows and Gregorian-like choir vocals. Unholy - Plugged In
Sam Smith acts as a "town gossip," detailing how "Daddy" leaves his children at home to pursue "unholy" desires. "Unholy" serves as a major departure from Sam
The lyrics emphasize that the wife ("Mummy") is completely unaware of her husband's behavior, which Smith describes as a "liberating" take on airing someone else's dirty laundry. While some listeners initially mistook "The Body Shop"
While some listeners initially mistook "The Body Shop" for an auto repair garage or the skincare retailer, it specifically refers to Hollywood's first all-nude strip club. Entertainment & Lifestyle Elements "Unholy" serves as a major departure from Sam
The song's narrative revolves around a husband and father who maintains a façade of a loving family life while engaging in scandalous activities behind his wife's back.