Dude, there's no explanation About a need that I cannot deny Listen well I'm ready to tell Skater Dude: Stick to the status quo Don't mess with the flow (no, no) It is better by far to keep things as they are Stick to the stuff you know No, no, no, noooooooo Brainiacs: Sometimes I think it's even cooler than homework. It's just dancing! Brainiac Girl (Spoken) Is that even leagal? Brainiac: I love to pop, lock, jam, and break! Hip hop is my pa**ion! Brainiac Girl (Spoken): Open up, dig way down deep Brainiacs: It's a secret I need to share Something strange is occuring But inside I am stirring Intelligence beyond compare Look at me and what do you see? Braniac Girl: Stick to the status quo Don't mess with the flow (no, no) If you wanna be cool, follow one simple rule: Stick to the stuff you know No, no, no, nooooooooooooooo Jocks: I bake strudels, scones, even apple pandowdy. Zeke (Spoken): What?! Jocks: I bake. Well, if Troy can tell his secret, so can I... Zeke (Spoken): Everybody gather 'round Jocks: And it's making me lose control My own secret obsession But I have a confession When I'm in the zone or on a roll Lookin' back, there's nothin' but net Zeke: Ryan: Something's not right Sharpay: Really wrong Sharpay & Ryan: And we gotta get things back where they belong We can do it Skater Dude: Gotta play Dudes & Dudettes: Stick with what you know Sharpay & Ryan: We can do it For this awesome sensation And I'm ready to let it fly Skaters: Speak your mind and you'll be heard Skater Dude (Spoken): Well, if Troy can tell his secret, than I'm comin' clean. I play the cello! 2nd Skater Dude: Awesome! What is it? A saw?! Skater Dude: No, dude. It's like a giant violin. 2nd Skater Dude: Do you have to wear a costume? Skater Dude: Coat and tie. Skaters: No, no, no, noooooooo Stick to the stuff you know If you wanna be cool, follow one simple: Don't mess with the flow (no, no) Stick to the status quo Everyone: No, no, no, noooooooo 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 wanted Sharpay: This is not what I planned And I just gotta say: I do not understand Somthing is really... Brainiac Girl: Hip hop hooray! Brainiacs: She has got to go Sharpay & Ryan: We can do it Zeke: Creme Brulee Jocks: Keep your voice down low Jocks, Brainiacs & Dudes/Dudettes: Not another peep No, not another word No, not another sound No Sharpay (Shouting): 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! Everyone: No, no, no, noooooooo 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 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!