: 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 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. : Fans often interpret the "house of flies"
Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
: 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. "Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving
: 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.
: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance The people attending appear joyless
The song is famous for its haunting, abstract lyrics, which lead singer Chino Moreno has described as a and the disintegration of a relationship.