diff --git a/sonic-radiance.love/core/debug.lua b/sonic-radiance.love/core/debug.lua
index 0c1097a..17adcb8 100644
--- a/sonic-radiance.love/core/debug.lua
+++ b/sonic-radiance.love/core/debug.lua
@@ -28,12 +28,16 @@ local lovebird = require(cwd .. "libs.lovebird")
 
 function DebugSystem:new(controller, active)
   self.controller = controller
-  lovebird.update()
   self.active = active or false
+  if (self.active) then
+    lovebird.update()
+  end
 end
 
 function DebugSystem:update(dt)
-  lovebird.update(dt)
+  if (self.active) then
+    lovebird.update(dt)
+  end
 end
 
 -- PRINT FUNCTIONS