Originally called Enough Z'Nuff, Enuff Z'Nuff is a power pop/hard rock band… Read Full Bio ↴Originally called Enough Z'Nuff, Enuff Z'Nuff is a power pop/hard rock band that was formed in 1984 in Blue Island, Illinois, United States by Chip Z'Nuff (bass) and Donnie Vie (vocals).

The band soon grew a live following and recorded their first demo songs, some of which would be officially released later in their career. The band's first single, "Fingers On It", received some minor recognition when it was featured in the 1986 movie Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Band members during this period also included drummer B.W. Boeski and guitarists Gino Martino and Alex Kane.

The group has released twelve studio albums as well as five live albums as of 2014, and they're perhaps best known for their hit singles "Fly High Michelle" and "New Thing" from their self-titled debut album, tracks that remain classic rock favorites. Despite becoming popular during the glam metal movement of the 80s, the band has little in common with many of those artists and has continued to record and tour since its formation, with the group being notable for its internal songwriting (influenced by classic pop such as The Beatles).

Coming out the gate with 1989's 'Enuff Z'nuff', the group received critical praise, with Allmusic saying that the band "deserves more respect than they'll probably ever receive." The album hit the #74 slot on the Billboard 200 top albums chart, with "Fly High Michelle" and "New Thing" both being top 40 hits on the Mainstream Rock chart. Sadly, though musically being inspired by bands such as Cheap Trick, Enuff Z'nuff's record label decided to present them in garish, tie-die outfits and foster a related glam image that the group resented.

There was more band member shuffling in May 2014 when guitarist Tory Stoffregen and drummer Randi Scott each left the band. Drummer Erik Donner joined on drums in June, while Enuff Z'Nuff continued touring as a 3-piece. In April 2016, the band continued with Chip Z'nuff as the lead singer, Tory Stoffregen back on lead guitar, Tony Fenelle (Ultravox) on guitar and Daniel B. Hill on drums.

Enuff Z'nuff released an album of older, previously unreleased original material in late 2016, titled Clowns Lounge. It mainly features demo material from studio sessions originally recorded in 1988 and 1989. Enuff Z'nuff released an album of new material with Chip Z'nuff on lead vocals, Diamond Boy, in 2018.

Enuff Z'Nuff released their 15th studio album, named Brainwashed Generation on July 10, 2020. In August 2021, a 3-CD set of formerly unreleased demo recordings titled Never Enuff was released.. A new cover album, Hardrock Nite, released on November 12, 2021 is a Beatles tribute record.

Enuff Z’Nuff consisting of Chip Z’Nuff on lead vocals and bass, Tory Stoffregen and Tony Fennell on guitars, and Dan Hill on drums will be releasing their new studio album Finer Than Sin on November 11, 2022.

Bring It on Home
Enuff Z'Nuff Lyrics

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Tear my heart out if I could
I really wish I understood
Just exactly made you go
I feel that I deserve to know
Now I'm out of control
Of my head, of my soul
I don't know where to go
Baby bring it on home

Bring it on home
You've got a place of your own

Baby bring it on home
Bring it on home
Baby bring it on home
You've got a place of your own
Baby bring it on home

I wear my heart out on my sleeve
There ain't no one I can deceive
Everything around reminds me of
You're heading out of town and I'm in love
With my head in my hand

Do the best that I can
I'm a lonely, lonely man

Overall Meaning

"Bring It on Home" by Enuff Z'Nuff is a melancholic song that talks about a man who is struggling to deal with the pain caused by a sudden breakup of a relationship. The lyrics convey the pain and the heartache he is experiencing, as well as his confusion and his desperate wish to understand what went wrong. The song is a plea for his lover to come back home and try to work things out.

The opening lines of the song, "Tear my heart out if I could, I really wish I understood, just exactly made you go, I feel that I deserve to know" express the deep desire of the singer to understand the reason for his lover's departure. He is unable to comprehend why she left and is struggling to come to terms with the loss. He is lost without her, and the pain is evident in his voice as he sings, "Now I'm out of control, of my head, of my soul, I don't know where to go."

The chorus of the song, "Baby bring it on home, you've got a place of your own," shows that the singer is still open to giving their relationship another chance. He is willing to forgive and forget, and is asking his lover to come back to him. He knows that the relationship is worth fighting for and is ready to do whatever it takes to make things work. The song captures the sense of loss and confusion that comes with the end of a relationship and the desire to try and get back together.

Line by Line Meaning

Tear my heart out if I could
If it were possible, I would go to the extreme of causing myself emotional pain and suffering

I really wish I understood
I desire comprehending why you ended our relationship; I crave answers

Just exactly made you go
What was the precise reason for your departure?

I feel that I deserve to know
I believe it is only fair that I know what occurred to cause us to break up

Now I'm out of control
I now feel helpless and unable to manage my emotions and thoughts

Of my head, of my soul
My mind, my very being is affected

I don't know where to go
I do not have any idea of what to do or where to turn

Baby bring it on home
Please return to me, come back to our relationship

Bring it on home
Come back to me and rekindle our love

You've got a place of your own
I am aware that you have a life and independence outside of our relationship

I wear my heart out on my sleeve
It is effortless for others to discern how I feel because I am not ashamed to show my emotions