diff --git a/src/main/java/semmiedev/disc_jockey/SongPlayer.java b/src/main/java/semmiedev/disc_jockey/SongPlayer.java
index c7ed529..ace4d28 100644
--- a/src/main/java/semmiedev/disc_jockey/SongPlayer.java
+++ b/src/main/java/semmiedev/disc_jockey/SongPlayer.java
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ public class SongPlayer implements ClientTickEvents.StartWorldTick {
 
     @Override
     public void onStartTick(ClientWorld world) {
+        if (!running) return;
         if (noteBlocks == null) {
             noteBlocks = new HashMap<>();