The mental state one feels, or is in, when going long periods without sleep.

Based on Jackson Brownes hit 1977 Running on empty... stats to follow:

Released December 6, 1977 on Asylum Records (6E 113)
(RIAA Certified Gold on 12/28/77 and Platinum on 8/25/78)
(RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum on 12/12/97. 5 Million Sold)
(RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum again on 9/6/01 for 7 Million Sold)

A portmanteau of carpe diem, a Latin phrase that means “Seize the Day!” and DM, which stands for Direct Messages. This word means seizing the day via DMs.

a small band that sang songs like "running on empty" or "doctor my eyes". Also, they were popular more on the west coast rather than the east.