diff --git a/src/application.rs b/src/application.rs
index 1a376e5..09cd415 100644
--- a/src/application.rs
+++ b/src/application.rs
@@ -43,7 +43,10 @@ mod imp {
                         while let Some(mpv) = mpv_weak.upgrade() {
                             match mpv.tick() {
                                 None => break,
-                                Some(listener) => listener.await,
+                                Some(listener) => {
+                                    drop(mpv); // don't
+                                    listener.await;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     });