Experience the increased tempo and energy of the official sped-up version here: Unholy (Sped Up) Sam Smith - Topic YouTube• Dec 22, 2022
The lyrics remain the same, detailing a scandalous story of infidelity and hypocrisy.
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
The sped-up version pushes the original tempo from 131 BPM to a significantly faster pace, typically around 150-160 BPM, creating a more frantic, urgent feel.
: 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
: 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 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.
: 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.
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