: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance
Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. : Critics have noted that despite being decades
"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 (In the House of Flies)" is the
: Fans often interpret the "house of flies" as a metaphor for drug addiction—specifically introducing someone to a substance and watching them spiral downward while feeling responsible for that change. 2. The Official Music Video taking them home
"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound.
: 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.
: 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.