Change (In the House of Flies)
Deftones
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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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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".
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Chart PerformanceIt 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.
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Album SignificanceThe song is considered a pivotal point in the evolution of Deftones’ sound from early raw nu-metal to more experimental, atmospheric compositions.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Liz Friedlander, has a very dark, moody ambiance and received regular airplay on MTV2 upon its release.
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SongwritingThe 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.
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Contextual MeaningMany 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.
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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".
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Acoustic VersionDeftones put out an acoustic version of “Change (In the House of Flies)” on the compilation album "B-Sides & Rarities" in 2005.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising the band's successful blend of alternative metal and shoegaze sounds.
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Live PerformancesThe 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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