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.

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.

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

: 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.