Stick to the Status Quo is the fifth song in High School Musical and on the movie soundtrack. This song is about everyone telling their secrets.
High School Musical
Zeke is baking, Martha Cox loves hip-hop, and a skater dude named Ripper plays the cello. Throughout the song, each group tells how the rebel should "stick to the status quo". Sharpay chimes in too, saying "this is not what she planned." Ryan then sings with her, stating that he could not agree more. Gabriella and Taylor then make their way through the lunch room. Gabriella slips on a spilt milk container, and sends her nachos flying directly onto Sharpay's chest, causing Sharpay to scream.
Lyrics
Zeke:
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
Jocks:
Everybody gather 'round.
Zeke:
Well if Troy can tell his secret than I can tell mine... I bake.
Chad:
What?
Zeke:
I love to bake! Strudels, scones, even apple pandowdy.
Jocks:
Not another sound.
Zeke:
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 occurring
It's a secret I need to share
Brainiacs:
Open up, dig way down deep
Martha:
Hip hop is my passion! I love to pop and lock and jam and break!
Kratnoff:
Is that even legal?
Brainiacs:
Not another peep
Martha:
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
Ripper:
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
Skaters:
Speak your mind and you'll be heard
Ripper:
Alright, if Troy wants to be a singer then I'm coming clean! I play the cello!
Mongo:
Awesome!
What is it?
A saw?!
Ripper:
No, dude, it's like a giant violin!
Skaters:
Not another word!
Mongo:
Do you have to wear a costume?
Ripper:
Coat and tie!
Skaters:
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, & Skaters:
No, 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
Ripper:
Gotta play
Skaters:
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 & Skaters:
Not another peep
No, not another word
No, not another sound
No
Sharpay:
Everybody QUIET!
Gabriella:
Why is everybody staring at you?
Taylor:
Not me, you.
Gabriella:
Because of the callbacks? I can't have people staring at me. I really can't.
Jocks, Brainiacs, Skaters:
Noooooooooooooo (No, no, no)
Stick 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, 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
Appearances
Trivia
- This is also one of the two song sung by Dr. Eggman in the Sonic X comic issue 33, only he says "if you want to be cool, follow this simple rule..."