your the ruler of your destiny.... i need to talk to you about a thing or two its not right that your feeling blue never ever let them get to you you know i've been right there where you are now its alright ill show you how you can be you can be what you want to be your the ruler of your destiny... [chorus] 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 up to you always let your soul shine (let your soul shine) it wont take too long before you know theres no other way to go then straight to the top of the world (straight to the top of the world) its there in your heart dont let anyone tear it apart you can be you can be what you want to be your 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 up to you always let your soul shine (let your soul shine) your the ruler of your destiny you can be what you want to be its your life and you got the key wake up wake up wake up now youve got to learn that your in control of your body of your soul what matters at the end of the day is that you make it shine [repeat chorus 2x]