What I've Been Looking for
High School Musical Soundtrack · High School Musical [Soundtrack] [2006]
[Ryan:]
It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
[Together:]
You were always there beside me
Thought I was alone
With no one to hold
But you were always right beside me
[Sharpay:]
This feeling's like no other
[Together:]
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before, I've finally found,
What I've been looking for
[Sharpay:]
So good to be seen
So good to be heard
[Together:]
Don't have to say a word
[Ryan:]
For so long I was lost
So good to be found
[Together:]
I'm loving having you around
[Ryan:]
This feeling's like no other
[Together:]
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before, I finally found
What I've been looking for
[Together:]
Do Do Do Do
Do Do Do Do Do Do-oo
A-woah-oh-oh-ohh
Do Do Do Do
Do Do Do Do Do Do-oo
Woa-ah-ah-oh
It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
[Together:]
You were always there beside me
Thought I was alone
With no one to hold
But you were always right beside me
[Sharpay:]
This feeling's like no other
[Together:]
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before, I've finally found,
What I've been looking for
[Sharpay:]
So good to be seen
So good to be heard
[Together:]
Don't have to say a word
[Ryan:]
For so long I was lost
So good to be found
[Together:]
I'm loving having you around
[Ryan:]
This feeling's like no other
[Together:]
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before, I finally found
What I've been looking for
[Together:]
Do Do Do Do
Do Do Do Do Do Do-oo
A-woah-oh-oh-ohh
Do Do Do Do
Do Do Do Do Do Do-oo
Woa-ah-ah-oh
What I've Been Looking for
Performed by the High School Musical Soundtrack, this track serves as a pivotal moment in the 2006 film's musical narrative. The song captures the emotional arc of the protagonist's journey, reflecting themes of self-discovery and the search for personal identity. As part of the film's broader score, it blends pop and rock elements to underscore the coming-of-age story. The recording contributes to the soundtrack's legacy as a defining piece of mid-2000s teen cinema music, resonating with audiences through its relatable lyrics and energetic production. It stands alongside other tracks in the collection that collectively define the era's cinematic pop sound.