"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
: He has stated the song stems from him "being a complete asshole" and facing the repercussions of having his own life "taken away" as a result.
Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. "Change (In the House of Flies)" is the
: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance
"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound. : Critics have noted that despite being decades
The song is famous for its haunting, abstract lyrics, which lead singer Chino Moreno has described as a and the disintegration of a relationship.
: 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. taking them home
: The band performs throughout the house, but they are largely ignored by the other guests, creating a sense of isolation and voyeurism.