[Intro] Malina at the iron gate Dust on my sleeves, but I’m not too late [Verse 1] “Malina?” one rebel calls my name “We thought Zabulon took you away.” “He did,” I say, my hand on the bar, “Now turn that key. I’ve come this far.” They trade a look, then the lock gives way, Two fall in beside me down the old stone way. I tell them every turn, every narrow escape, While the castle draws near through the afternoon haze. [Chorus] Open up, I’m coming in I crossed that line, I came back again Tell the whole town, let the truth begin Malina’s home—open up, let me in [Verse 2] I tell them the queen said help would come, Supplies for the fight till the tyrant is done. I leave out the words we shared alone, Just say Batyah will stand with our own. Vahan’s patrol took a bribe at the line, They let me pass through, and I made it in time. We reach the doors; two rebels freeze, Eyes wide open like they can’t believe. [Chorus] Open up, I’m coming in I crossed that line, I came back again Tell the whole town, let the truth begin Malina’s home—open up, let me in [Bridge] No more turning back, no more hiding my face We’ve got hands to lend and a cause to embrace One step, two steps, hear the old doors roll I brought back hope—and I brought back a plan [Final Chorus] Open up, I’m coming in I crossed that line, I came back again Tell the whole town, let the truth begin Malina’s home—open up, let me in [Outro] Malina’s home Let me in
