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.
Marie
Enuff Z'Nuff Lyrics
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A heart that's good as gold
But that's not all she's got
Despite what I've been told
She read me like a book
Now I'm feeling two years old
Wondering what she's not
And what she wants to hold
Marie let's go away today
I've well outlived the games we play
Something's got to go
Let it go now
Trying to catch the show
Tickets sold out
Like a shoemaker's elf
Hiding in the rough
Working all the time
That's not good enough
If the credit isn't mine
Try to tell myself
Just go and leave things nice
But you know how that goes
And takes her own advice
Marie let's go away today
I've well outlived the games we play
Something's got to go
Let it go now
Trying to catch the show
Tickets sold out
Our world is like a hot air balloon
Flame holds us up
The heat is all we have to lose
Still something
Keeps us tied to the ground
We've got to cut loose the ropes
We're just hanging around
Kiss your pretty face
And that leads me to more
We need to find a place
Where we control the door
And when the door is closed
And no one can come in
To rain on our parade
Tell them where we've been
The song Marie by Enuff Z'Nuff explores the idea of a relationship that is complicated and uncertain. The singer describes Marie as having a heart that is "good as gold," yet he is unsure of what she wants and what she wants to hold on to. He feels like she has read him like a book and he is left feeling vulnerable, like a child of only two years old. He wonders if he will ever be able to understand her and what she truly wants. The chorus suggests that they should go away and leave behind the games they play. They need to let go of whatever is holding them back and try to catch the show before the tickets are sold out.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-doubt and the need for control. The singer compares himself to a shoemaker's elf, working hard all the time, but feeling like it's never enough. He wants credit for his efforts and feels frustrated that he can't seem to get ahead. He tries to tell himself to leave things nice, but he knows it's not that simple. When he kisses Marie's pretty face, he feels like he needs to find a place where they can control the door and keep out anyone who might rain on their parade.
Overall, Marie is a song about the complexities of relationships and the struggle to find common ground. It's about trying to let go of the past and embrace what's ahead. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we need to take a leap of faith and go somewhere new if we want to find the happiness we seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she's got a look
She has a captivating appearance.
A heart that's good as gold
She is incredibly kind.
But that's not all she's got
She has other desirable qualities.
Despite what I've been told
Contrary to what others have said.
She read me like a book
She quickly and easily understood me.
Now I'm feeling two years old
I feel naive and inexperienced.
Wondering what she's not
Curious about her negative attributes.
And what she wants to hold
What she desires to hold onto.
And why she wants it
Her reasons for wanting it.
Marie let's go away today
Let's leave now, Marie.
I've well outlived the games we play
I'm tired of our charades.
Something's got to go
We need to let something go.
Let it go now
Release it immediately.
Trying to catch the show
Attempting to attend the event.
Tickets sold out
The tickets are no longer available.
Like a shoemaker's elf
Working tirelessly in the shadows.
Hiding in the rough
Concealed in the unfinished part.
Working all the time
Constantly working hard.
That's not good enough
That level of effort isn't sufficient.
If the credit isn't mine
If I'm not given credit.
Try to tell myself
Convince myself.
Just go and leave things nice
Leave without causing any harm or damage.
But you know how that goes
You understand how difficult that can be.
And takes her own advice
She follows her own guidance.
Our world is like a hot air balloon
Our life is like a balloon filled with hot air.
Flame holds us up
The heat defies gravity and allows us to float.
The heat is all we have to lose
We have nothing to lose except the heat that sustains us.
Still something
However, there's still one thing.
Keeps us tied to the ground
A force keeps us from flying higher.
We've got to cut loose the ropes
We need to remove the anchors holding us down.
We're just hanging around
We're not doing anything meaningful.
Kiss your pretty face
Plant a kiss on your beautiful face.
And that leads me to more
That creates additional desires.
We need to find a place
We have to discover somewhere new.
Where we control the door
Where we have complete control.
And when the door is closed
After securing the door.
And no one can come in
So that no one can disturb us.
To rain on our parade
To ruin our mood.
Tell them where we've been
Explain to them what we've done.
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.