Stick to the Status Quo
Martha Cox Ryan Sharpay & Zach Lyrics
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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
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 pandowdy
Not another sound
Zeke (spoken):
Someday I hope to make the
Perfect crème brulée
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
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 cool?
Not another peep
Martha (spoken):
It's just dancing. Sometimes
I think it′s cooler than
Homework.
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
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
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
Quoooooooo
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
This is not what I want
This is not what I planned
And I just gotta say
I do not understand
Someting is really
Something′s not right
Really wrong
Sharpay & Ryan:
And we gotta get things
Back where they belong
We can do it
Gotta play
Dudes & Dudettes:
Stick with what you know
Sharpay & Ryan:
We can do it
Martha Cox:
Hip hop hooray
She has got to go
Sharpay & Ryan:
We can do it
Crème Brulée
Keep your voice down low
Jocks, Brainiacs, & Dudes/
Not another peep
No, not another word
No, not another sound
No
Everybody quiet
Gabriella (spoken):
Why is everybody staring at
You?
Monique (spoken):
Not me, you.
Gabriella (spoken):
Because of the callbacks? I
Can't have people staring at
Me! I really can′t!
Jocks, Brainiacs...:
Noooooooooooooo, 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,
Oh no
Stick to the status
Quooooooooooooo
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
The song "Stick to the Status Quo" from the movie High School Musical depicts the characters confronting their secret passions that do not fit in with their social groups. The lyrics urge the characters to stick with what they know and not stray from their group's norms. The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that it is better to keep things as they are and not disrupt the flow. However, as the song progresses, the characters realize that they should not be ashamed of their passions and seek to pursue them anyway. The message of the song encourages individuality and breaking free from societal expectations.
The song "Stick to the Status Quo" was not part of the original High School Musical script; it was added later in the production process to showcase the diverse talents of the cast members.
The song was written by David Lawrence and Faye Greenberg and was released in 2006.
Zac Efron, who played Troy Bolton in the movie, did not sing in the song, as his character did not have a secret passion to reveal.
The choreography for this song was inspired by the game "Simon Says," where the movements are dictated by someone else.
The song was so popular among fans that it was often requested at high school dances and became a popular meme in the 2010s.
The song was covered by the cast of Glee in the show's third season.
The title of the song "Stick to the Status Quo" is a reference to the famous quote by Henry David Thoreau, "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer."
The song was part of the setlist of the 2007 High School Musical concert tour, which broke attendance records in North America and became the highest-grossing concert tour by a cast.
The song's lyrics became the inspiration for the name of a Korean boy band, "Stick to the Status Quo," which debuted in 2020.
Chords: C, G, Am, F (repeat throughout the song)
Line by Line Meaning
You can bet
I am confident in what I am about to say
There's nothin' but net
I am extremely successful in this situation
But I've got a confession
I have a secret to reveal
My own secret obsession
I have a hidden passion
And it's making me lose control
This passion is causing me to act differently
Everybody gather 'round
Come closer, everyone
Not another sound
Stop making noise
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
I strongly disagree or object
Stick to the stuff you know
Don't deviate from what you are good at
If you wanna be cool
To be popular
Follow one simple rule
Abide by a single guideline
Don't mess with the flow
Don't cause a disturbance
No, no, no
Absolutely not
Look at me
Pay attention to me
Intelligence beyond compare
I am extremely intelligent
But inside I am stirring
I have conflicting feelings inside of me
Something strange is occurring
Something unusual and unexpected is happening to me
Open up, dig way down deep
Be vulnerable and honest about my feelings
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
I completely disagree with that idea
It is better by far
The current situation is preferable
Listen well
Pay close attention
I'm ready to tell
I'm prepared to disclose
About a need that I cannot deny
I have a strong desire that cannot be ignored
Not another word
Stop talking
No, no, no, nooooooooooo
I strongly disagree or object to that statement
This is not what I want
This isn't what I desire
This is not what I planned
This is not what I had intended to happen
And I just gotta say
I need to express myself
Something is really wrong
Something is not right
We gotta get things back where they belong
We have to restore order
We can do it
We are capable of accomplishing this
Dude, there's no explanation
I can't explain this situation
Not me, you
It's not my turn to speak; it's yours
No, no, no
Disagree or object to it
Stick to the status quo
Maintain the current way of doing things
Writer(s): N Lawrence David, Faye L Greenberg
Contributed by Skyler C. 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 😅🤣