Stick to the Status Quo
High School Musical 2 Cast Lyrics
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You can bet
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
Zeke (spoken):
Well, if Troy can tell his secret than I can tell mine...I bake
Jock (spoken):
What?
Zeke (spoken):
I love to bake! Strudels, scones, even apple pandadle
Jocks:
Not another sound
Zeke (spoken):
Someday I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée
Jocks:
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
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
Martha Cox:
Look at me
And what do you see
Intelligence beyond compare
But inside I am stirring
Something strange is occuring
It's a secret I need to share
Brainiacs:
Open up, dig way down deep
Martha Cox (spoken):
Hip hop is my passion! I love to pop and lock and jam and break!
Braniac (spoken):
Is that even legal?
Brainiacs:
Not another peep
Martha (spoken):
It's just dancing. Sometimes I think it's cooler than homework.
Brainiacs:
No, no, no, noooooooooo
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
Skaterdude:
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
Dudes & Dudettes:
Speak your mind and you'll be heard
Skaterdude (spoken):
Alright, if Troy wants to be a singer, then I'm coming clean! I play the cello!
Dude 1 (spoken):
Awesome!
Dude 2 (spoken):
What is it?
Dude 1 (spoken):
A saw!
Skaterdude (spoken):
No, dude, it's like a giant violin!
Dudes & Dudettes:
Not another word
Dude 2 (spoken):
Do you have to wear a costume?
Skaterdude (spoken):
Coat and tie
Dudes & Dudettes:
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
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
Jocks, Brainiacs, & Dudes:
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
Sharpay:
This is not what I want
This is not what I planned
And I just gotta say
I do not understand
Something is really...
Ryan:
Something's not right
Sharpay:
Really wrong
Sharpay & Ryan:
And we gotta get things
Back where they belong
We can do it
Skaterdude:
Gotta play
Dudes & Dudettes:
Stick with what you know
Sharpay & Ryan:
We can do it
Martha Cox:
Hip hop hooray
Brainiacs:
She has got to go
Sharpay & Ryan:
We can do it
Zeke:
Crème brûlée
Jocks:
Keep your voice down low
Jocks, Brainiacs & Dudes/Dudettes:
Not another peep
No, not another word
No, not another sound
No…
Sharpay:
Everybody quiet!
Gabriella (spoken):
Why is everybody staring at you?
Taylor (spoken):
Not me...you.
Gabriella (spoken):
Because of the callbacks? I can't have people staring at me! I really can't!
Jocks, Brainiacs…:
No, no, nooooooooo
No, no, no
Sick 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
"Stick to the Status Quo" is a song from High School Musical 2 sung by various characters. The song is about breaking down the stereotypes associated with the characters and the pressure to stick to a certain image. The jocks, brainiacs, and skaterdudes reveal their hidden interests such as baking, hip hop dancing, and playing the cello, respectively. However, the chorus repeatedly reminds them to "stick to the stuff you know" and to not mess with the flow. The song ends with a moment of tension as Sharpay and Ryan try to bring things back to their original position, which leads to the chorus being repeated once more.
The song highlights the theme of breaking stereotypes and going beyond the boundaries placed upon oneself. The song's main message is to not be afraid of doing what you love and to not let the expectations of others stop you from pursuing your passions. It also reminds us that it is important to embrace our unique interests and talents, no matter how unconventional they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
You can bet
I am confident
There's nothin' but net
I am really good at what I do
When I am in a zone and on a roll
When I get going, I can't be stopped
But I've got a confession
I have something to admit
My own secret obsession
I have a passion that I keep hidden
And it's making me lose control
It's harder and harder to keep it to myself
Everybody gather 'round
Everyone listen up
Well, if Troy can tell his secret than I can tell mine...I bake
I also have a secret passion: baking
What?
Surprised and confused reaction
Not another sound
Everyone be quiet
Someday I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée
I have big goals in the baking world
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
Absolutely not
Stick to the stuff you know
Don't deviate from what you're good at
If you wanna be cool
If you want to be respected
Follow one simple rule
Stick to what you're good at
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Don't mess up the order
Look at me
Pay attention to me
And what do you see
What's on the surface
Intelligence beyond compare
I'm really smart
But inside I am stirring
But I'm struggling internally
Something strange is occuring
I'm feeling something strange
It's a secret I need to share
I need to tell someone
Open up, dig way down deep
Share your true self
Hip hop is my passion! I love to pop and lock and jam and break!
My secret passion is hip hop dance
Is that even legal?
Is that allowed?
It's just dancing. Sometimes I think it's cooler than homework.
It's just a hobby, but I love it
Stick to the stuff you know
Don't try anything new
It is better by far
It's better to be safe
To keep things as they are
To maintain the status quo
Listen well
Pay attention
I'm ready to tell
I'm ready to confess
About a need that I cannot deny
Something I can't hold back
Dude, there's no explanation
I can't explain it
For this awesome sensation
For this amazing feeling
But I'm ready to let it fly
But I'm ready to share it
Speak your mind and you'll be heard
Speak up and be honest
Alright, if Troy wants to be a singer, then I'm coming clean! I play the cello!
I'm also sharing my secret passion: I play the cello!
Awesome!
Excited and impressed reaction
What is it?
Questioning what I'm talking about
No, dude, it's like a giant violin!
Explaining what the cello is
Do you have to wear a costume?
Asking if I wear special clothing to play cello
Coat and tie
Formal attire
Everybody quiet!
Demanding silence
Why is everybody staring at you?
Questioning why everyone is looking at me
Not me...you.
Clarifying who everyone is looking at
Because of the callbacks? I can't have people staring at me! I really can't!
Worried about people looking at me during callbacks
Sick to the stuff you know
Stick to what you're good at
Stick to the status quo
Maintain the social order
Contributed by Thomas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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 😅🤣