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.
So Long
Enuff Z'Nuff Lyrics
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We said we'd never let it unwind
But you've been breaking all the rules now
And I've been faking, like I'm some fool now
This ain't no home here, not it should be
I feel alone here, not like I could be
So long
The feeling's kind of through babe
So long
Do you think that I'd
Forget everything you do, babe?
So long
So long
So many late nights I've waited for you
Yntil the daylights, you're such a whore, you
You left me three times and all for others
Come back with sweet lines
I hope your mother's
Proud of her little girl who left her family
To start her own world, I hope you're happy
So long
I know I'm leaving you
The feeling's kind of through babe
So long
Do you think that I'd
Forget everything you do, babe?
So long
So long
We've tried and you've lied and denied and I've cried for so long
If you don't love me why do you stay here?
You feel above me in every way, dear
So down below you. I'll take my chances
I'll find a love true, find what romance is
You used to move me, I have to say now
But you don't suit me in anyway now
In Enuff Z'Nuff's song "So Long", the singer is lamenting the end of a long-term relationship that he thought would last forever. He acknowledges that they had promised each other to never let things unravel, but things have changed. The singer feels like he's been faking it, pretending that he's okay when he's not. He feels lonely and isolated and thinks that this is no longer the home that it used to be.
The chorus of the song repeats the words "so long" which symbolize the end of the relationship. The singer is leaving his partner and he's not looking back. He's tired of feeling hurt and let down by his partner's behavior. He knows that he deserves better and that he'll find someone who will treat him the way he deserves to be treated.
In the second verse, the singer accuses his partner of being unfaithful and says that she's left him three times for other men. He's tired of waiting for her to come back and he thinks that her behavior is shameful. He hopes that her mother is proud of her for leaving her family for a life that doesn't include him. The singer has had enough and he's ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been together for such a long time
We have been in a relationship for a significant amount of time
We said we'd never let it unwind
We promised each other that we would not let our relationship fall apart
But you've been breaking all the rules now
You have been violating our mutually agreed terms of our relationship
And I've been faking, like I'm some fool now
I have been pretending and acting foolishly not to acknowledge that you are breaking our relationship rules
This ain't no home here, not it should be
Our relationship is not a harmonious and welcoming environment as it should be
I feel alone here, not like I could be
I am emotionally disconnected and not comfortable in our relationship anymore
So long
Farewell
I know I'm leaving you
I am aware that I am ending our relationship
The feeling's kind of through babe
I have lost my love and interest in you
Do you think that I'd
I am wondering if you believe
Forget everything you do, babe?
Whether I would forgive all your actions and behavior towards me
So many late nights I've waited for you
I have stayed up waiting for you too many times
Yntil the daylights, you're such a whore, you
You have betrayed me multiple times, you unfaithful person
You left me three times and all for others
You left me three times for someone else
Come back with sweet lines
You always come back with fake promises and flattering expressions
I hope your mother's
I hope your mother is happy
Proud of her little girl who left her family
Happy that her daughter has abandoned her original family for her own life
To start her own world, I hope you're happy
I hope you are satisfied with the life that you have chosen
We've tried and you've lied and denied and I've cried for so long
Our relationship has gone through struggles, you have lied and refused, and I have cried for a long time
If you don't love me why do you stay here?
If you do not love me, then why do you continue to be in this relationship
You feel above me in every way, dear
You feel superior to me in every aspect
So down below you. I'll take my chances
I am willing to take my chances and move on from you
I'll find a love true, find what romance is
I am hopeful that I will find a true love and experience romance
You used to move me, I have to say now
I must admit, you used to arouse my emotions
But you don't suit me in anyway now
But now you do not fit with me in any way
So long
Farewell
So long
Farewell
Contributed by Caden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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