Liycres — Unholy

: Smith described the process as " cathartic and freeing ," explaining that the song is about "liberating oneself from the clutches of others' secrets".

: Sam Smith acts as the narrator or the "town gossip," witnessing the husband's behavior and highlighting the betrayal of his "lucky, lucky girl" wife. Unholy Liycres

The track was born during a creative trip to Jamaica , where Smith and Petras decided to break away from traditional pop ballads. : Smith described the process as " cathartic

The song's narrative follows a "dirty, dirty boy"—a husband and father who presents a wholesome image to the world while secretly frequenting a strip club called The Body Shop on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The song's narrative follows a "dirty, dirty boy"—a

The story of the hit song "" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras is a tale of double lives, secret infidelities, and the liberation that comes from exposing the truth. The Meaning Behind the Lyrics