Deftones - Change (in The House Of Flies) [official Music Video] May 2026
Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
: 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
: 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. Musical Significance : He has stated the song
: 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 The Official Music Video "Change" marked a pivotal
"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.