"I Should Be Sleeping" is a song written by Shaye Smith and Lisa Drew, and recorded by Canadian

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. It was released in October 2001 as their first single from their debut self-titled album, ''

''. The song reached the Top 5 on the U.S. ''

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chart, reaching a peak of number 4. It also peaked at number 35 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it their first crossover hit.

Music video

The music video was directed by Thom Oliphant and premiered in late 2001.

Chart positions

"I Should Be Sleeping" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of November 10, 2001.

Year-end charts

References

2001 singles Emerson Drive songs Song recordings produced by James Stroud DreamWorks Records singles Songs written by Shaye Smith Song recordings produced by Julian King (recording engineer) 2001 songs {{2000s-country-song-stub