Change (In the House of Flies)

Deftones

About Change (In the House of Flies)

"Change (In the House of Flies)", often referred to as "Change", is a song by American alternative metal band Deftones, released as the first single from their third album, White Pony, in June 2000. It remains their most commercially successful single to date, peaking at No. 3 in Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, No. 9 in the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 53 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was featured on the MuchMusic compilation album Big Shiny Tunes 5. Consequence of Sound described the song as alternative rock.  


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2000
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I watched you change
Into a fly
I looked away
You're on fire
I watched a change in you
It's like you never had wings
And you feel so alive
I have watched you change

I took you home
Set you on the glass
I pulled off your wings
Then I laughed
I watched a change in you
It's like you never had wings
Now you feel so alive
I have watched you change

It's like you never had wings
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah

I look at the cross
And I look away
Give you the gun
Blow me away

I watched a change in you
It's like you never had wings
Now you feel so alive
I have watched you change
And you feel alive
You feel alive
You feel alive
I have watched you change
It's like you never had wings

Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah
Anh, ahah

You change
You change
You change

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Deftones

Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Since 2009, Sergio Vega has been standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident. They have released seven albums to date, with three Platinum (Adrenaline, Around the Fur, White Pony) and one Gold certification (for Deftones). more »

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Written by: Abe Cunningham, Chi Cheng, Chino Camilo Moreno, Stephen Carpenter

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"Change (In the House of Flies)" is a song by American alternative metal band Deftones. It was released in March 2000 as the lead single from their third album, "White Pony".
Chart Performance
It was the band's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and number 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
Album Significance
The song is considered a pivotal point in the evolution of Deftones’ sound from early raw nu-metal to more experimental, atmospheric compositions.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Liz Friedlander, has a very dark, moody ambiance and received regular airplay on MTV2 upon its release.
Songwriting
The band's frontman, Chino Moreno, revealed in an interview that he wrote most of the song during a trip to Seattle where he was in a “weird, self-loathing” state of mind.
Contextual Meaning
Many fans and critics have speculated about the song's lyrics and its meaning. The 'flies' in the song title are often interpreted as a metaphor for the scrutiny and public attention the band experienced with their rising fame.
Usage in Media
“Change (In the House of Flies)” was featured in numerous TV shows, video games and movies including "Little Nicky", "Queen of the Damned", and "Saints Row 2".
Acoustic Version
Deftones put out an acoustic version of “Change (In the House of Flies)” on the compilation album "B-Sides & Rarities" in 2005.
Critical Reception
The song received critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising the band's successful blend of alternative metal and shoegaze sounds.
Live Performances
The song has remained a staple in the band’s setlist during live performances till date, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.

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