Stick to the Status Quo
Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Lyrics


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No, no, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know (stick to the stuff you know)
If you wanna be cool
Follow one simple rule
Don't mess with the flow, oh no
Stick to the status quo

Oh, no, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know (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
Don't you stick to the status quo

Everybody quiet

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

Not another peep (no)
Not another word (no)
Not another sound (no)

No, no, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know (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
Don't you stick to the status




Don't you stick to the status
Don't you stick to the status quo

Overall Meaning

The song "Stick to the Status Quo," from the soundtrack of the 2006 Disney Channel movie "High School Musical," is a catchy tune that becomes a defining moment for the main character, Troy Bolton. The song is performed by the cast's secondary characters, who encourage each other to stay in their respective lanes, to not deviate from societal expectations, particularly the high school social hierarchy. The song centralizes the idea that “fitting in” and not “standing out” is the best way to be accepted and successful, even if it means suppressing one's true passions and interests.


The lyrics essentially convey the message that it is better to stick to what you know and follow the norms, than to try new things and defy societal expectations. The line "Don't mess with the flow" suggests that it is better to maintain the status quo, no matter how restrictive it may be. However, towards the end of the song, one of the characters expresses her frustration with this mentality and calls for change, leading the rest of the cast to join her.


Line by Line Meaning

No, no, no, no
I do not approve, do not proceed


Stick to the stuff you know (stick to the stuff you know)
Stick to what you're familiar with, don't try something new


If you wanna be cool
If you want to fit in and be accepted


Follow one simple rule
Follow this one guideline to achieve that acceptance


Don't mess with the flow, oh no
Do not disrupt the current state of things


Stick to the status quo
Don't change anything, it's best to remain the same


Oh, no, no, no
I cannot stress this enough, do not proceed


It is better by far
It's more advantageous to maintain the current situation


To keep things as they are
Don't change anything


Don't mess with the flow, no no
Do not disrupt the current state of things


Don't you stick to the status quo
Do not change anything, maintain the status quo


This is not what I want
The current situation is not to my liking


This is not what I planned
The current situation is not what I had intended


And I just gotta say
I need to express myself


I do not understand
I cannot comprehend the current situation


Something is really
Something is drastically


Something's not right
The current situation is incorrect and needs correcting


Really wrong
The current situation is seriously wrong


And we gotta get things back where they belong
We need to make things right and restore order


Not another peep (no)
Be silent, not another sound


Not another word (no)
Do not speak


Not another sound (no)
No noise should be made


Don't you stick to the status
Do not change anything, maintain the status quo


Don't you stick to the status
Do not change anything, maintain the status quo


Don't you stick to the status quo
Do not change anything, maintain the status quo




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Faye L. Greenberg, David N. Lawrence

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Stardust Entertainment Productions

I love how everyone and I mean EVERYONE appreciated the first Male Sharpay! The audience went crazy

Mari

Hopeless Romantic You should calm down first of all

Lil Danny D

passthejuul He’s just saying this ain’t a live performance and gender swap is common jeez come the frick down

will

DH Effect that’s not at all what he said, no one needs to calm down.

Lil Danny D

passthejuul That’s literally what he said I said it nicer calm down sister

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Ezra Moore

Imagine being at a school with a budget and an ensemble who cares enough to learn these dances and isn't only there so they don't have to take public speaking....

Nameless Crow

Imagine being at a school that has an auditorium

V V

Nameless Crow where do you put on shows if you don’t have an auditorium?

Nick James

My school was like that

mattchu_chow

UHh, I go to LaGuardia so yeah LMAO

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