diff --git a/src/application.rs b/src/application.rs
index 98bcb6f..f8fa5e0 100644
--- a/src/application.rs
+++ b/src/application.rs
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ mod imp {
                         .await
                         .expect("could not serve mpris player");
 
+                        drop(window); // don't keep this alive
+
                         // always set up handlers before requesting service name
                         conn.request_name("org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.audrey")
                             .await