"We Should Be Sleeping" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money

Eddie Money

Eddie Money is an American rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer-songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums...

, released as the fourth single from his album Can't Hold Back

Can't Hold Back (Eddie Money album)

Can't Hold Back is Eddie Money's sixth album, released in 1986. It contains the hit single "Take Me Home Tonight".-Track listing:# "Take Me Home Tonight " - 3:32...

in 1986. It reached #90 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

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Context

The song follows the story behind Eddie Money and his band's lack of sleep because of extensive and exhausting touring. In the Lyrics, Eddie Money uses several references towards staying awake, yet having no energy.