Stick to the Status Quo
High School Musical Cast feat. David Lawrence Lyrics
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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 around
"If Troy can tell his secret then I can tell mine"
"What?"
"I love to bake, strudels, scones, even apple pandowdy"
Not another sound
"Someday, I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée"
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 even cooler than homework"
No, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It's 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 coming clean"
"I play the cello"
"Awesome"
"What is it?"
"A saw"
"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, oh
No, no, no
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It's 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 got to 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 call backs?"
"I can't have people staring at me, I really can't"
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's 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 in the "High School Musical" movie. It is performed by the cast and David Lawrence. The song advocates for following the norm and not expressing individual passions to avoid ridicule or isolation. Despite the surface level message, the song reveals the characters' hidden talents and desires.
The song starts with Zeke expressing his passion for baking, which is typically considered a feminine hobby. He feels ashamed and believes that baking is not cool, so he never shares it with anyone. However, when he finally reveals his talent to the group, they accept him for who he is. The song goes on with other characters sharing their hidden desires, such as Ryan's interest in hip-hop and Martha's classical cello playing.
Overall, the song shows that people should embrace their true selves and not hide behind societal norms. It encourages acceptance and validates individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
You can bet there's nothin' but net
I'm really good at basketball
When I am in a zone and on a roll
I perform at my best when I'm focused
But I've got a confession, my own secret obsession
I have a secret hobby that I really enjoy
And it's making me lose control
I can't stop thinking about it and it's affecting me
"If Troy can tell his secret then I can tell mine"
I'm inspired to share my secret because others are doing the same
"I bake"
My secret hobby is baking
"What?"
Others are surprised by my hobby
"I love to bake, strudels, scones, even apple pandowdy"
I enjoy baking a variety of desserts
Not another sound
Everyone is now listening carefully
"Someday, I hope to make the perfect crème brûlée"
I have a goal for my baking skills
"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"
Don't deviate from what is expected if you want to fit in
Look at me and what do you see?
I may appear a certain way on the outside
Intelligence beyond compare
I'm very intelligent
But inside I am stirring, something strange is occurring
I'm hiding a secret internal struggle
It's a secret I need to share
I need to express my true self
"Hip-hop is my passion"
I am passionate about hip-hop dancing
"I love to pop, and lock, and jam, and break"
I enjoy various hip-hop dance techniques
"Is that even legal?"
Others don't understand or approve of my hobby
"It's just dancing"
I see dancing as a form of self-expression
"Sometimes, I think it's even cooler than homework"
I enjoy it more than academic work
Listen well, I'm ready to tell, about a need that I cannot deny
I'm ready to reveal my true desires
Dude there's no explanation for this awesome sensation
I have a strong feeling that I can't explain
But I'm ready to let it fly
I'm ready to express myself freely
"Alright if Troy wants to be a singer then I'm coming clean"
I'm inspired to share my secret because others are doing the same
"I play the cello"
My secret hobby is playing the cello
"Awesome"
Others are positive about my hobby
"What is it?"
Others don't immediately recognize the cello
"A saw"
I jokingly pretend the cello is actually a saw
"No dude, it's like a giant violin"
I explain the proper name and function of the cello
"Do you have to wear a costume?"
I am asked about the dress code for playing the cello
"Coat and tie"
I explain the dress code for cello players
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
Follow the status quo if you want to be popular and accepted
This is not what I want
This is not what I planned
And I just got to say
I do not understand
I'm struggling with understanding and accepting the expectations placed on me
Something is really
Something's not right
Really wrong
And we gotta get things back where they belong
Something is off and we need to correct it
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
We need to stick with what is expected and ignore those who deviate from the norm
Not another peep (no)
Not another word (no)
Not another sound (no)
Everybody quiet
Everyone needs to be silent and follow the rules
"Why is everybody staring at you?"
"Not me, you"
"Because of the call backs?"
"I can't have people staring at me, I really can't"
One person is concerned with being the center of attention
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
Reiteration of the importance of following expectations in order to be popular
No, no, no
Stick to the stuff you know
It's better by far
To keep things as they are
Don't mess with the flow, no no
Stick to the status quo
Sticking with the status quo is the better choice for everyone
Writer(s): Lawrence David N, Greenberg Faye L
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.