Deftones - Change (in The House Of Flies) [official Music Video] May 2026

"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

: 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

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

: 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

: 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.