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