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

: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance

: 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 : Critics have noted that despite being decades

: 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

Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. with some wearing animal masks.

: 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.

"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound.

The song is famous for its haunting, abstract lyrics, which lead singer Chino Moreno has described as a and the disintegration of a relationship.