Status Quo
Team Starkid Lyrics
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And giving up before you've begun
It locks all the doors, increases the pressure, and in a flash
Your time is up before it's done
And you won't know
How it can feel
To feel at all
So I say
No... to status quo...
Who wants to be like the rest
And deny the best that I'm meant for?
I will show...
The status quo...
Who cares about normal?
I'll never conform
I will be content to resent the status quo...
I kick down the walls around me
They don't know how strong I am
I'm not defined by boundaries
They could never understand
I'm so much more...
...Than status quo
Forget about being
Another pipe dreamer
Stuck on the bottom floor
And I know
It's time to go
So maybe I've gotten everything
That I wanted but I think that
I might have made it so
When I said no, no, no
To status quo...
I am a Starship Ranger
I'm gonna do everything I can
To always be a Starship Ranger
It's everything, it's everything,
I am!
The song "Status Quo" by Team Starkid is a powerful anthem about rejecting societal norms and expectations. The first verse talks about how people often give up before even trying, and how the pressure to conform can be suffocating. The line "And you won't know how it can feel to feel at all" suggests that blindly following the status quo can lead to a numb existence.
The chorus is a defiant proclamation of rejecting the status quo and refusing to be like everyone else. The singer says that they will show the status quo who they really are and not conform to society's expectations. They want to be their own person and pursue their dreams without the pressure to be like everyone else.
The second verse talks about breaking down barriers and not letting boundaries define the person. The singer is confident in their ability to be more than just what society expects them to be. They reject the idea of being just another "pipe dreamer" stuck at the bottom and instead aspire to be a Starship Ranger, a symbol of determination and individuality.
Overall, "Status Quo" is a powerful and inspiring song about rejecting conformity and pursuing one's own path in life. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not let societal pressures dictate their choices.
Line by Line Meaning
It starts with not questioning the answers
People begin by blindly accepting what's been told to them
And giving up before you've begun
People quit easily, without even trying
It locks all the doors, increases the pressure, and in a flash
The system creates obstacles, adds stress, and time flies by
Your time is up before it's done
The time allotted is not enough to complete the task
And you won't know
You won't understand
How it can feel
What it's like
To feel at all
To have emotions
So I say
Therefore, I declare
No... to status quo...
I reject the way things are
Who wants to be like the rest
Who desires to be average
And deny the best that I'm meant for?
And reject my true potential?
I will show...
I will demonstrate
The status quo...
The existing system
Who cares about normal?
Who cares about being average?
I'll never conform
I won't change to fit in
I will be content to resent the status quo...
I will be comfortable disliking the way things are
I kick down the walls around me
I break free from my limitations
They don't know how strong I am
They underestimate me
I'm not defined by boundaries
I'm not limited by my surroundings
They could never understand
They are incapable of comprehending
I'm so much more...
I'm significantly greater than
...Than status quo
...Than the existing system
Forget about being
Disregard the need to be
Another pipe dreamer
Another unattainable goal seeker
Stuck on the bottom floor
Bound by limitations
And I know
And I'm aware
It's time to go
It's time to move on
So maybe I've gotten everything
Perhaps I've achieved everything
That I wanted but I think that
That I desired, but I believe that
I might have made it so
I may have been the one to make it possible
When I said no, no, no
When I rejected the way things were
I am a Starship Ranger
I am someone who travels the galaxy in a starship
I'm gonna do everything I can
I will do everything possible
To always be a Starship Ranger
To always remain someone who travels the galaxy in a starship
It's everything, it's everything,
It's the essence of who I am
I am!
I exist!
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
c f1234
Joeys voice sounds so good in this whole show
Ruby._.RomanoffX
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Summer 🌱🍄
Those 0 dislikes are because this song is just too sweet
Foto-Canciones
Yes it is
Michael O'Connor
@Foto-Canciones I think Pincer found this video. :P
Bisexual Bestie
@SolidGold I can call Cedric he can FIND a way to get into his account
adelynn from hex
@Bisexual Bestie that is literally amazing
Av
I spent my quarantine discovering Starkid; and I have to say, this is my favorite song out of all of them...
Okay I lied, it’s tied with Sidekick-but I still love this song soooooooooo much!
Colo
Joey is amazing at singing!
Emily J Freer
I can’t help but want someone to do a mash up of this and stick to the status quo from high school musical