: 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.

: 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.