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