Double Tap (Ministry song)
"Double Tap" is a song by the industrial metal band Ministry, featured on their 2018 album AmeriKKKant. It is the third track on the album.
Musically, "Double Tap" is characterized by its heavy industrial sound, featuring distorted guitars, programmed beats, and samples. The song incorporates elements of dub and psychedelia, reflecting the album's overall experimental direction.
Lyrically, "Double Tap" addresses themes of political and social commentary, which is a common thread throughout Ministry's work. The lyrics are critical of contemporary American society, touching on topics such as violence, surveillance, and political corruption. The "double tap" reference alludes to a military term for ensuring a target is neutralized by firing twice, metaphorically representing the band's aggressive stance towards perceived societal ills.
The song's title and lyrical content align with the anti-establishment and politically charged themes present in AmeriKKKant, continuing Ministry's legacy of using music to express their sociopolitical views.