diff --git a/sonic-boost.love/core/modules/menusystem/init.lua b/sonic-boost.love/core/modules/menusystem/init.lua
index 663cea9..4732dcf 100644
--- a/sonic-boost.love/core/modules/menusystem/init.lua
+++ b/sonic-boost.love/core/modules/menusystem/init.lua
@@ -34,9 +34,12 @@ function MenuSystem:update(dt)
   end
 
   if self.menus[self.focusedMenu] ~= nil then
-    for k,v in pairs(self.keys) do
-      if self.keys[k].isPressed then
-        self.menus[self.focusedMenu]:keyreleased(k)
+    -- Only check buttons if the current focused menu is actually active
+    if self.menus[self.focusedMenu].isActive then
+      for k,v in pairs(self.keys) do
+        if self.keys[k].isPressed then
+          self.menus[self.focusedMenu]:keyreleased(k)
+        end
       end
     end
   end