Odetta Releases New Song Addressing Domestic Violence

Israeli singer Odetta has released a new project titled "Both Holy and Secular," featuring a diverse range of songs exploring themes from faith to self-love. Among the tracks is "Dylan - 3898*," a poignant song dedicated to the issue of violence against women.

The song tells the story of a woman named Dylan, trapped in an abusive relationship. She hides her injuries, fears her partner's presence, and isolates herself from friends and family, yet repeatedly returns to the relationship. Odetta portrays the complexity of the situation, where moments of affection are interspersed with fear, and Dylan deceives those around her, primarily herself.

Throughout the song, Odetta poses the question, "Why does she return home?" Towards the end, the artist directly addresses Dylan, urging her to leave the abusive environment and break the cycle of violence. The number "3898*" in the song's title is a reference to a hotline for domestic violence.

The project's title and the song's release time, 11:07 AM, also carry symbolic meaning, referencing the TV series "The 100" where a character named Dylan is central to a plot involving an asteroid impact on Earth, mirroring the destructive nature of domestic abuse.