"Change (In the House of Flies)" is the landmark first single from Deftones' third studio album, (2000). It is widely considered their most commercially successful track, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and achieving 4× Platinum status in the US as of 2025. 1. Song Meaning and Themes
"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound. "Change (In the House of Flies)" is the
Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. : Moreno explains the lyrics as a literal
: Moreno explains the lyrics as a literal vision of watching someone turn into a fly, taking them home, and sadistically pulling off their wings while laughing. The people attending appear joyless
: The band performs throughout the house, but they are largely ignored by the other guests, creating a sense of isolation and voyeurism.
: It depicts a "never-ending party" that has been going on for days. The people attending appear joyless, fatigued, and disoriented, with some wearing animal masks.