"Eternal Life" is an angry song, born from the frustration of seeing lives ruined by those in power, whether behind desks or masks, who initiate force based on income, color, class, or religious beliefs. Jeff Buckley himself explained it was inspired by events like the shooting of Martin Luther King, World War II, and the Manson murders. The song stands out on the album Grace with its aggressive, overdriven guitar and bass riffs, a conscious effort to emulate the sound of Led Zeppelin. Playing it means channeling that raw, righteous indignation against injustice.