Stick to the Status Quo
Cast of 'High School Musical' Lyrics
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There's nothin' but net
When I am in a zone and on a roll
But I've got a confession
My own secret obsession
And it's making me lose control
Everybody gather 'round
What?
I love to bake! Strudels, scones, even apple pan-dowdy
Not another sound
Someday I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
If you wanna be cool
Follow one simple rule
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
Look at me
And what do you see
Intelligence beyond compare
But inside I am stirring
Something strange is occurring
It's a secret I need to share
Open up, dig way down deep
Hip hop is my passion! I love to pop and lock and jam and break!
Is that even legal?
Not another peep
It's just dancing
Sometimes I think it's cooler than homework
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
Listen well
I'm ready to tell
About a need that I cannot deny
Dude, there's no explanation
For this awesome sensation
But I'm ready to let it fly
Speak your mind and you'll be heard
Alright, if Troy wants to be a singer then I'm coming clean!
I play the cello!
Awesome!
What is it?
A song!
No, dude, it's like a giant violin!
Not another word
Do you have to wear a costume?
Coat and tie
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
If you wanna be cool
Follow one simple rule
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
This is not what I want
This is not what I planned
And I just gotta say
I do not understand
Something is really
Something's not right
Really wrong
And we gotta get things
Back where they belong
We can do it
Gotta play
Stick with what you know
We can do it
Hip hop hooray
She has got to go
We can do it
Crème brûlée
Keep your voice down low
Not another peep
No, not another word
No, not another sound
No
Everybody quiet
Why is everybody staring at you?
Not me, you
Because of the callbacks?
I can't have people staring at me! I really can't!
No, no, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
If you want to be cool
Follow one simple rule
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status
Stick to the status
Stick to the status quo
The song “Stick to the Status Quo” is a quintessential high school song that captures the idea of peer pressure and social norms that teenagers face. It is a humorous take on the struggle between conforming to what is expected of you and being yourself. The song tells the story of a group of students who confess their secret passions, which do not align with their societal “labels.”
The first verse is by Zeke. He admits that even though he is the captain of the basketball team and known for his athletic abilities, he also enjoys baking. However, he is afraid to confess this to his friends because it goes against the stereotypical image of a jock. The second verse is by Martha. She is known for being a smart student, but she confesses that she loves to dance Hip Hop. She is worried that her love for dance might not fit into her smart student image. The third verse is by Ryan, the twin brother of Sharpay. He loves to play the cello, but he's afraid his friends will not understand his passion for classical music.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that people should stick to their own niche and not venture outside their comfort zone. Students who follow this rule are portrayed as “cool” and those who do not risk being ostracized. The song ends with a note of defiance, saying that people should be who they are no matter what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
You can bet
I'm confident in what I'm about to say
There's nothin' but net
I'm on a roll and unstoppable
When I am in a zone and on a roll
When I have momentum, I'm unstoppable
But I've got a confession
I need to share a secret
My own secret obsession
I have a private hobby or interest
And it's making me lose control
It's affecting my behavior and actions
Everybody gather 'round
Listen up, everyone
Well if Troy can tell his secret than I can tell mine
If someone else can be vulnerable, so can I
I love to bake! Strudels, scones, even apple pan-dowdy
I enjoy cooking and baking various desserts
Not another sound
Everyone needs to be quiet
Someday I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée
My goal is to make a flawless dessert
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
Don't deviate from what's expected of you
If you wanna be cool
Follow one simple rule
To be accepted, conform to the norm
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
Don't disrupt the social order, stick to your assigned role
Look at me
And what do you see
Intelligence beyond compare
I'm highly intelligent and capable
But inside I am stirring
Something strange is occurring
Internally, something unusual is happening to me
It's a secret I need to share
I have to tell someone about my private matter
Open up, dig way down deep
Expose your inner self
Hip hop is my passion! I love to pop and lock and jam and break!
I'm enthusiastic about hip-hop dancing
Is that even legal?
Is it allowed or acceptable?
Not another peep
Stop talking anymore
Sometimes I think it's cooler than homework
I enjoy it more than academics
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
It's more advantageous not to upset the status quo
Listen well
I'm ready to tell
About a need that I cannot deny
I'm prepared to share something that's essential to me
Dude, there's no explanation
For this awesome sensation
It defies explanation, but I love it
But I'm ready to let it fly
I'm ready to share it with others
Speak your mind and you'll be heard
If you're vocal, people will listen to you
Alright, if Troy wants to be a singer then I'm coming clean!
I play the cello!
If someone else can be honest, so can I. I play the cello!
What is it?
What's the cello?
No, dude, it's like a giant violin!
It's similar to a bigger violin
Do you have to wear a costume?
Do you wear something special to play it?
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
Don't stray from your assigned place or role
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
Maintain the status quo for the best possible outcome
This is not what I want
This is not what I planned
And I just gotta say
I do not understand
Something is really
Something isn't right, this isn't what I expected or desire
Something's not right
Really wrong
Something is seriously off
And we gotta get things
Back where they belong
We can do it
We need to make things right and return to the norm. We can fix it
Gotta play
Stick with what you know
We need to do what's expected of us
Hip hop hooray
She has got to go
Hooray for hip hop, but we need to get rid of her
Crème brûlée
Keep your voice down low
I want to achieve the perfect dessert, but don't reveal it yet
No, not another word
No, not another peep
No, not another sound
No
Be quiet; don't say anything else
Everybody quiet
Everyone needs to be silent
Why is everybody staring at you?
Why is everyone looking at you?
Not me, you
They are looking at you, not me
Because of the callbacks?
I can't have people staring at me! I really can't!
Are they staring because of the auditions? I can't handle the attention
It is better by far
To keep things as they are
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
Maintain the order and structure; don't disrupt the social hierarchy.
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@andrewyuska7935
Martha: I like to dance.
Everybody: Gets mad at her then dances.
@anad.7428
Andrew Yuska lol we gotta accept that Disney channel logic ya know
@atrainofthought99
Lol
@planetxtk7567
I think they got mad because they think she shouldn’t dance because it’s outside of the “status quo.”
@Rakerong
Martha: Sometimes I like it better than homework.
Them: And we took that personally
@Casey-su6xc
“Is that even legal?”😭😭
@themoviecritic1092
Jocks, Skaters, Nerds, and Theatre Kids
Long ago the four groups lived in harmony, but everything changed when the basketball player liked to sing.
@icorrectly
You mean bake... They all liked to sing. Cringily I might add 😅
@icorrectly
Now I'm thinking about how much better The Last Airbender is than these movies... Sooooooo much better
@nurnadhirahsaing6169
@@icorrectly well, Troy was the one who started it first tho 😅🤣