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Adventure Time: Distant Lands Вђ“ Obsidian | Woke Up (feat. Olivia Olson & Zuzu) | Watertower -

: The lyrics ("I'm sick of livin' under your thumb") represent Marceline's need for independence from what she felt was a toxic and controlling environment in the Candy Kingdom.

: The song was written and composed by Zuzu and Kurran Karbal . Zuzu, a long-time fan of the show, described working on the track for her favorite character, Marceline, as "the coolest thing to ever happen". : The lyrics ("I'm sick of livin' under

: The track won Best Marceline Song at the 2021 Music Hole Awards and was nominated for Best Emotional Song. Narrative Significance : The track won Best Marceline Song at

In the episode, Marceline performs this song as a flashback to a concert in the Glass Kingdom. It is a direct confrontation of Princess Bubblegum’s perceived "dictator" tendencies and emotional distance. "Woke Up" is a pivotal pop-punk anthem from

"Woke Up" is a pivotal pop-punk anthem from the Adventure Time: Distant Lands special, "Obsidian," performed by Olivia Olson (Marceline) and composed by the indie artist . The track captures a raw moment of heartbreak and defiance, serving as the musical explanation for why Marceline and Princess Bubblegum originally broke up centuries before the main series. Key Facts and Production

: In the present day, a distorted version of the song—misremembered by the Glass People as being about a "coconut"—unintentionally helped keep the dragon Larvo at bay for centuries. Musical Style and References

: It was officially released by WaterTower Music as part of the Obsidian soundtrack on November 20, 2020.

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