High School Musical is a Disney Channel Original Movie starring Zac Efron, … Read Full Bio ↴High School Musical is a Disney Channel Original Movie starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman.

Filled with song and dance, the movie tells the story of two polar opposites, Troy and Gabriella, who try out for the lead parts in their school musical. Despite some students' attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella persist and even manage to inspire others along the way.

Release Date: January 20, 2006

A Sing-Along version aired on January 21, 2006 and a special 'Making Of' featurette aired on the January 22, 2006 screening. A dance along version of the movie aired March 10, 2006.

Scream
High School Musical Cast Lyrics

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The day a door is closed
The echoes fill your soul
They won't say which way to go
Just trust your heart

To find you're here for
Open another door
But I'm not sure anymore

It's just so hard

Voices in my head
Tell me they know best
Got me on the edge
They're pushin', pushin'
They're pushin'
I know they've got a plan
But the balls in my hands
This time its man-to-man
I'm driving, fighting inside

A world that's upside down
Spinning faster
What do I do now? without you

I don't know, where to go, what's the right team
I want my own thing. so bad I'm gonna scream
I can't choose, so confused,what's it all mean
I want my own dream. so bad I'm gonna scream

I'm kickin' down the walls
I gotta make 'em fall
Just break through them all
I'm punchin', crashin', I'm gonna
Fight to find myself
Me and no one else
Which way, I can't tell
I'm searchin', searchin', can't find the
Road that I should take
I should! turn right or left is
It's like nothing works without you

I don't know, where to go, what's the right team
I want my own thing, so bad I'm gonna scream
I can't choose, so confused, what's it all mean
I want my own dream, so bad I'm gonna scream

Yeah, the clock's running down
Hear the crowd gettin' loud
I'm consumed by the sound
Is it her, is it love
Can the music ever be enough
Gotta work it out, gotta work it out
You can do it, you can do it

I don't know, where to go, what's the right team
I want my own thing, so bad I'm gonna scream
I can't choose, so confused, what's it all mean
I want my own dream, so bad I'm gonna scream

I don't know, where to go, what's the right team
I want my own thing, I want my own thing
I can't choose, so confused!, what's it all mean
I want my own dream, so bad I'm gonna scream

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to High School Musical Cast's song Scream explore the uncertainty and pressure that comes with making big life decisions. The opening lines describe the feeling of being lost and unsure of which direction to take, but ultimately encourage the listener to trust their heart and keep pushing forward. The voices in the singer's head may offer their own plans and suggestions, but it's up to the individual to make their own choices and carve their own path.

As the song progresses, the singer grows increasingly frustrated and overwhelmed by the possibilities and expectations in front of them. They feel like they're fighting a battle within themselves and desperately searching for clarity and direction. Yet despite the chaos and confusion, the chorus reveals a strong desire to pursue their own dreams and passions, even if it means bucking the status quo and risking criticism or rejection.

Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone who's felt lost or stuck in their journey, but refuses to give up and settle for a life that doesn't fulfill them. It encourages listeners to dig deep, find their own voice, and keep pushing forward even when they're not quite sure where they're headed.

Line by Line Meaning

The day a door is closed
When a path to a goal is obstructed

The echoes fill your soul
It leaves a mark on you

They won't say which way to go
No one tells you what to do

Just trust your heart
Follow your instincts

To find you're here for
To discover your purpose

Open another door
Find another way

But I'm not sure anymore
Doubts arise

It's just so hard
It's difficult to make a decision

Voices in my head
Intrusive thoughts

Tell me they know best
Making it hard to trust yourself

Got me on the edge
Feeling anxious and uncertain

They're pushin', pushin'
Pressuring you

I know they've got a plan
Others have their agenda

But the ball's in my hands
You have the power to choose

This time it's man-to-man
You are solo in taking a decision

I'm driving, fighting inside
Struggling mentally and emotionally

A world that's upside down
Feeling lost and disoriented

Spinning faster
Overwhelmed by life’s pace

What do I do now? without you
Feeling helpless without guidance

I don't know, where to go, what's the right team
Feeling lost and unsure of oneself

I want my own thing. so bad I'm gonna scream
Craving independence and freedom

I can't choose, so confused,what's it all mean
Feeling indecisive and overwhelmed

I want my own dream. so bad I'm gonna scream
Desperately wanting to achieve personal goals

I'm kickin' down the walls
Breaking free from constraints

I gotta make 'em fall
Breaking down barriers

Just break through them all
Overcoming obstacles

I'm punchin', crashin', I'm gonna
Fighting against external and internal opposition

Fight to find myself
Striving to discover one's identity

Me and no one else
Focusing on oneself

Which way, I can't tell
Being unsure of direction

I'm searchin', searchin', can't find the
Struggling to find purpose

Road that I should take
Looking for direction in life

I should! turn right or left is
Weighing different options

It's like nothing works without you
Thinking they need help

Yeah, the clock's running down
Time is running out

Hear the crowd gettin' loud
Feeling pressure from community and others

I'm consumed by the sound
Feeling overwhelmed by stress

Is it her, is it love
Questioning personal relationships

Can the music ever be enough
Questioning the role of creativity in life

Gotta work it out, gotta work it out
Finding a way to overcome obstacles

You can do it, you can do it
Encouraging oneself to persevere

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A vocalization expressing emotional intensity

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A vocalization expressing emotional intensity

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, SARAH BETTENS, GUY EREZ, EMERSON SWINFORD

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