diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 19e64cf..7347d89 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ int main() {
         }
 
         if (mediaInformation->paused) {
+            lastPlayingSong = "";
             Discord_ClearPresence();  // TODO: allow user to keep presence when paused(because for
                                       // some reason some people want this)
             continue;