[Verse 1] [soft, intimate delivery; minimal instrumentation: Rhodes piano, light sub-bass, shakers] I walk my path, shoes on the ground I’ve learned to stand without needing a crown Got my own rhythm, my own song to sing I don’t need a hand for every little thing Some nights are quiet, silence too loud Even queens need someone to hear them out Built these walls so high, so tall Maybe it’s time to let one thing fall [Pre-Chorus] [add pads, soft strings; harmonies stacked on last line; subtle hi-hat rhythm] I’ve always done it my way Taught my heart to never sway Strength ain’t just in standing alone It’s in knowing when to let someone in your home [Chorus] [full instrumentation: bass, pads, strings, percussion; triple-track lead, harmonies; ad-libs “oohs” behind] I’m strong, I’m free, I can fly on my own But even the stars need a sky to call home Open doors, don’t have to face it all I can rise, I can shine, and still let love in my soul I don’t lose myself, I just let it flow Independent, yes, but I can grow Open doors, let the world come close Even the strongest hearts crave a little dose [Verse 2] [slightly more percussion, subtle guitar plucks; soft vocal doubles] I’ve kissed my fears and left them behind Learned my worth, made peace with my mind There’s beauty in letting someone stay In the quiet, in the laugh, in the everyday No shame in needing a touch, a glance No weakness in giving love a chance I’m not incomplete, I’m a universe wide But there’s magic in sharing the ride [Pre-Chorus] [gentle arpeggio synth added for texture] I’ve always done it my way Taught my heart to never sway Strength ain’t just in standing alone It’s in knowing when to let someone in your home [Chorus] [stacked harmonies, soft ad-libs behind; riser into chorus for impact] I’m strong, I’m free, I can fly on my own But even the stars need a sky to call home Open doors, don’t have to face it all I can rise, I can shine, and still let love in my soul I don’t lose myself, I just let it flow Independent, yes, but I can grow Open doors, let the world come close Even the strongest hearts crave a little dose [Bridge] [drop percussion; airy pads, strings; whispered/breathy vocals, light ad-libs] I don’t have to be everything, everything Let me let you in, let your light begin It’s not about giving up, it’s about letting love in Even the fiercest hearts can learn to bend [Chorus] [full instrumentation; ad-libs, melodic counter-lines; optional slight modulation up a semitone for emotional peak] I’m strong, I’m free, I can fly on my own But even the stars need a sky to call home Open doors, don’t have to face it all I can rise, I can shine, and still let love in my soul I don’t lose myself, I just let it flow Independent, yes, but I can grow Open doors, let the world come close Even the strongest hearts crave a little dose [Outro] [pads, piano; soft whispered ad-libs fade out] Open doors… let it in, let it in Strong hearts need a little love again Open doors… it’s open

Open Doors