Deftones - Change (in The House Of Flies) [official Music Video] -

: 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.

: 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.

Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. : He has stated the song stems from

: The band performs throughout the house, but they are largely ignored by the other guests, creating a sense of isolation and voyeurism.

"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound. Directed by , the video was filmed in

"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

: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance "Change (In the House of Flies)" is the

: 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.