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.
Master of Pain
Enuff Z'Nuff Lyrics
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My daddy was a whore.
Baby bottle full of whiskey
And now I've got the store
That puts you on the floor.
All your billion dollar babies,
Gonna bleed ya till there dry.
Then I'm gonna drive you crazy,
You know the reason why!
'Cause I'm a cold-hearted master of pain.
I'm a cold-hearted master of pain.
I'm a cold-hearted master of pain,
Something makes you want me.
Never had a steady lover,
No one's ever broke my heart.
Go from one thing to another,
See me tearing it apart,
Yeah tearing it apart.
I may already be around you,
You'll never know it's me.
But baby when I've found you,
Get set for misery,
Get set for misery.
Enuff Z'nuff's song "Master of Pain" can be interpreted as a tale of a person who has had a difficult upbringing and has become a cold-hearted individual as a result. The first verse describes the singer's parents, with the mother being a wandering gypsy and the father being a promiscuous "whore". The lyrics suggest that the singer was neglected as a baby, with a "baby bottle full of whiskey" being a metaphor for the singer being left to fend for themselves. As a result of this upbringing, the singer has become a "master of pain", inflicting pain onto others without any remorse. The line "All your billion dollar babies, gonna bleed ya till they're dry" suggests that the singer is not intimidated by wealth and will use it to their advantage to inflict pain.
The second verse suggests that the singer has not had a stable romantic relationship and has a habit of tearing things apart. The line "I may already be around you, You'll never know it's me" is particularly ominous, suggesting that the singer is lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike. The final line of the chorus, "Something makes you want me", is intriguing, suggesting that the singer's cold and calculating nature is somehow attractive to others.
Overall, "Master of Pain" is a dark and unsettling song that suggests that some people are irredeemable and enjoy inflicting pain on others.
Line by Line Meaning
My mamma was a gypsy,
I come from an unconventional and possibly exotic background.
My daddy was a whore.
My father was likely promiscuous.
Baby bottle full of whiskey
From a young age, alcohol was a part of my life.
And now I've got the store
I now have the power and control.
That puts you on the floor.
I have the ability to bring down others.
All your billion dollar babies,
I will target those who are wealthy.
Gonna bleed ya till there dry.
I will drain them of their resources.
Then I'm gonna drive you crazy,
I will manipulate them to the point of insanity.
Just to see you cry.
I take pleasure in seeing others suffer.
You know the reason why!
I am aware of my cruel intentions.
'Cause I'm a cold-hearted master of pain.
I am skilled at inflicting pain and am emotionless about it.
I'm a cold-hearted master of pain.
I am not to be underestimated in causing harm.
Something makes you want me.
Despite my cruel intentions, some may find me alluring.
Never had a steady lover,
I have never formed a genuine emotional connection with another person.
No one's ever broke my heart.
I have not allowed myself to become emotionally vulnerable.
Go from one thing to another,
I have a tendency to quickly move on from one situation or person to the next.
See me tearing it apart,
I revel in destruction and chaos.
Yeah tearing it apart.
I am eager to cause damage wherever I go.
I may already be around you,
I could be in close proximity to you without your knowledge.
You'll never know it's me.
I operate in secrecy and deceit.
But baby when I've found you,
When I have identified my next target,
Get set for misery,
they should prepare for a world of hurt.
Get set for misery.
I will bring about their downfall.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD VANDEVELDE, DONALD VIE, CHIP ZNUFF
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