Contrary to the widely believed myth about a deaf boy, Ian did not base the video on any of this. The deaf boy legend in question also isn't an existing legend, rather one that has been made up. The video is loosely based on The Wizard of Oz, with some other Bolivian mythical elements added. Ian has never stated the true meaning of the video, preferring to leave it up to the audience to find their own meaning.( what google says)