Following the visual releases of "With You" and "Down", Mya decided to gift her fans with the solo version of "Open" for their support of her thirteenth studio project.

A trap-influenced R&B midtempo song, it was written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production handled by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars.

Originally, the track was due to feature Amerie, however upon hearing Mýa, GoldLink and his team were sold on the idea of using her vocals.

[3] Described as "breezy",[2] "Open" is a midtempo "atmospheric trap-flavored R&B" song written by Mýa and Billy Wes with production helmed by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars which samples an interpolation of the composition "My Life" by Mary J.

[5] In preparation of the release, Mýa announced on her official Instagram account "Open" was available for preview and pre-order beginning May 6, 2019.