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.

Mary Anne Lost Her Baby
Enuff Z'Nuff Lyrics

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Mary Anne Lost Her Baby Sitting in a room,
Waiting there they call your name
Into another room,
Where they tell you there's no pain,
Well you might not feel it now,
You're just simplifying things,
Got out of hand somehow,
Until the matter rings, it rings.

It's gone, it's gone.
Mary Anne lost her baby
And now it drives her crazy.
Since Mary Anne lost her baby,
Her whole world has gone crazy.

Walking through the store,
See the aisle, the nursery care
Could trigger off the horror
Of a life that once was there.
You don't know what it means.
Responsibilities.
Remove them with machines.
Until once again your free,
You're free.
It's gone, it's gone

Repeat Chorus.

Questions in her head,
As the forties pass her by,
And there's still no one in bed,
Just a big, fat, lonely why.
Spending life alone
When you could have had the joys
That make you carry on.

Now the furnished party toy in life
Is gone, yeah it's gone.

Overall Meaning

The song "Mary Anne Lost Her Baby" by Enuff Z'Nuff is a poignant and somber reflection on the emotional aftermath of an abortion. The lyrics tell of a woman named Mary Anne who undergoes the procedure, only to find that it leaves her feeling empty and lost. The first verse describes the experience of being in the clinic and hearing that there will be "no pain" - a reassuring message that belies the emotional turmoil that will follow. The second verse captures the lingering trauma of the decision, as Mary Anne goes about her day-to-day life but is haunted by reminders of what could have been. She sees baby items in a store and is reminded of the child she lost, and is left to grapple with the weight of what might have been. The final verse emphasizes the long-term impact of the decision, as Mary Anne continues to question her choices even years later. The song ends with a sense of finality, as the "furnished party toy in life" - the promise of a happy family - is gone forever.

Overall, "Mary Anne Lost Her Baby" offers a heartbreaking glimpse into the complex emotions that can accompany an abortion. It acknowledges the reality of the procedure and its aftermath, while also exploring the lingering pain and sense of loss that can follow. The lyrics are emotive and raw, capturing the helplessness and sadness that can follow such a decision.

Line by Line Meaning

Sitting in a room, Waiting there they call your name
Mary Anne waits in a room anxiously for her name to be called, indicating something bad might have happened.

Into another room, Where they tell you there's no pain,
Mary Anne is told that there is no pain in a room other than where she was waiting, most likely indicating the confirmation of something bad.

Well you might not feel it now, You're just simplifying things, Got out of hand somehow, Until the matter rings, it rings.
Mary Anne is in shock and cannot comprehend what has happened, she tries to rationalize but it gets out of hand until the reality sets in.

It's gone, it's gone.
Whatever happened is gone, it cannot be changed.

Mary Anne lost her baby And now it drives her crazy. Since Mary Anne lost her baby, Her whole world has gone crazy.
Mary Anne lost her baby and it has affected her so much that her entire world has gone cray, she's probably still in shock and falls into depression.

Walking through the store, See the aisle, the nursery care Could trigger off the horror Of a life that once was there.
Mary Anne could find the sight of nursery care items in a store traumatic since it reminds her of her lost child.

You don't know what it means. Responsibilities. Remove them with machines. Until once again your free, You're free.
Mary Anne probably couldn't handle the responsibilities that came with having a child, so much so that she probably resorted to an abortion, which has set her free but taking it's toll on her mental health.

Questions in her head, As the forties pass her by, And there's still no one in bed, Just a big, fat, lonely why.
As Mary Anne grows older, she may wonder why she made the choice to abort her baby so much that it eats her up inside and she falls deeply into her own loneliness.

Spending life alone When you could have had the joys That make you carry on. Now the furnished party toy in life Is gone, yeah it's gone.
Mary Anne probably would have had great joy and happiness in raising her child, but now that it's gone it's like a part of his life is gone too.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIP ZNUFF, DONALD VANDEVELDE, DONALD VIE

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