The Meaning Behind Sam Smith’s ‘Unholy’ (And Upcoming Tour ‘Gloria’)
Sam Smith and Kim Petras are doing something āUnholyā ā or at least theyāre singing about it on their 2022 single. Hereās what we know about the meaning behind this church-inspired song.Ā
What does āUnholyā by Sam Smith and Kim Petras mean? Hereās our look at the lyrics
āUnholyā debuted in 2022, featuring Sam Smith and Kim Petras, tells the sinful story of one relationship and a secret affair. The narrator says that this personās wife is a ālucky, lucky girl,ā although she doesnāt know what heās doing behind closed doors.Ā
āDirty, dirty boy,ā the verse states. āYou know everyone is talking on the scene / I hear them whispering ābout the places that youāve been / And how you donāt know how to keep your business clean.ā
The husbandās hidden life could ruin this marriage, the narrator sings. The narrator also details some of the activities the husband participates in which are mostly things considered āUnholy.ā
āMummy donāt know daddyās getting hot / At the body shop, doinā somethinā unholy,ā the narrator sings in the chorus. āHeās sat back while sheās dropping it, she be popping it / Yeah, she put it down slowly.ā
āUnholyā by Sam Smith title meaningĀ
The title āUnholyā refers to the adultery in the song ā with a husband secretly cheating on his wife. Because the activities are considered sinful, it makes sense āUnholyā would reference the church.Ā
This theme is only emphasized by the choir present throughout the Smith track. The choir was also utilized for Smith and Petrasā performance on Radio 1. Now, fans wonder if this gospel-inspired sound will appear throughout Smithās upcoming album.Ā
One YouTube comment on the official music video stated, ācanāt even imagine what they could possibly do for a live performance (on a stage). I hope theyāre asked to do a big one because itās literally a cinematic masterpiece.ā
Sam Smith debuts āGloriaā in January 2023
āUnholyā is just one song on Smithās upcoming album, scheduled for a January 2023 release. This is the artistās first new full-length collection in several months, which they noted on social media.Ā
āI am overjoyed to announce that my fourth album is called GLORIA. It will be yours on the 27th January 2023ā¦ā Smith wrote on Instagram. āIām feeling overwhelmed and emotional as I start to let go of Gloria and hand this work over to you.āĀ
āIt has been magical in every way to make this piece of music and by giving this record to you I am giving you part of my heart and soul,ā they continued. āGloria got me through some dark times and was a beacon for me in my life. I hope it can be that for you.ā
To make the release of Gloria, Smith embarks on a tour that same year. Until the album debuts, āUnholyā is available on most major streaming platforms.Ā