diff --git a/source/PlayState.hx b/source/PlayState.hx
index 487ca7a..bda542a 100644
--- a/source/PlayState.hx
+++ b/source/PlayState.hx
@@ -2425,7 +2425,7 @@ class PlayState extends MusicBeatState
 
 		scoreTxt.x = (originalX - (lengthInPx / 2)) + 335;
 
-		if (controls.PAUSE && startedCountdown && canPause)
+		if (controls.PAUSE && startedCountdown && canPause && !cannotDie)
 		{
 			persistentUpdate = false;
 			persistentDraw = true;