/ Sam Smith / Kim Petras / Extended Version — Unholy

Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing the "unholy" secret of a family man who leaves his kids at home to visit the club.

Her verse represents the transactional nature of the affair, listing luxury brands like Fendi and Balenciaga as the "price" for the relationship. 🏳️‍⚧️ Cultural & Historical Impact

Some versions give more space to the "oh-wee-oh" chant (inspired by The Wizard of Oz ) and emphasize the C♯ Phrygian dominant mode, which gives the track its distinctive "dark" Middle Eastern and Indian flair. 🔍 Lyric & Meaning Breakdown UNHOLY / SAM SMITH / KIM PETRAS / EXTENDED VERSION

"The Body Shop" refers to the first all-nude strip club on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, established in the 1960s.

"Unholy" made significant upon its release in late 2022. Sam Smith acts as the narrator exposing the

The extended cuts of "Unholy" typically lean into the song's and industrial EDM influences, drawing comparisons to the late producer SOPHIE .

The global smash hit by Sam Smith and Kim Petras is more than just a viral TikTok sound; it is a meticulously crafted piece of pop theater that broke cultural barriers. While the standard radio edit clocking in at 2:36 was designed for maximum replayability, the Extended Version (often associated with the Disclosure Remix or live arrangements) allows the song's sinister production to breathe . 🎧 The Extended Experience 🔍 Lyric & Meaning Breakdown "The Body Shop"

Official extended mixes, like the Disclosure Extended Mix, add instrumental bridges and outros designed for DJ transitions.