You're the ruler of your destiny Can I talk to you about a thing or two? It's not right that you're feeling blue Never ever let them get to you You know I've been right there where you are now It's all right, I'll show you how You can be, you can be what you wanna be You're the ruler of your destiny Whatever comes your way No matter what they say Always let your soul shine, let your soul shine No matter what they do You know it's up to you Always let your soul shine Let your soul shine It won't take too long Before you know There's no other way to go Then straight to the top of the world It's there, in your heart Don't let anyone tear it apart You can be, you can be what you wanna be You're the ruler of your destiny Don't let go, there's someone here To see you through There's someone here for you Someone here for you You're the ruler of your destiny You can be what you want to be It's your life and you got the key Wake up, wake up, wake up now Gotta learn that you're in control Of your body, of your soul What matters at the end of the day Is if you make it shine