A wall photo of himself indicates that he was previously a member of the military during a war and clips of bombs falling is displayed on a television set in the video.

Situations that confirm his state of insanity includes attempting to change the channel but the program unwavers, newspaper headline clippings rearranging themselves forming various motivating phrases (i.e.: You will be famous!

The band Billy Talent performs in a garage in the house across the street from the man's, which is in a suburban neighborhood and confirms the time period by the clothing and technology; with the exception of the band dressed and performing with instruments of the 2000s.

In a MuchMusic countdown, "Top 50 Most Controversial Videos," "River Below" made it to #7, due to its release after the 2004 Madrid train bombings.

However, it could also be treated as having much wider implications; suggesting that those with weapons, such as that shown in the video (i.e. warring countries), become the givers of death but on a scale that has a real potential of destroying the world.