diff --git a/src/wani.py b/src/wani.py
index 3ba75a5..364ccc4 100644
--- a/src/wani.py
+++ b/src/wani.py
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ def main(args):
         matches = match_file(words, structures)
         match_store.add_matches(matches)
         word_stats.add_words(words)
+        database.commit()
 
         # force a bit of garbage collection
         del words
@@ -55,7 +56,6 @@ def main(args):
 
     # if no output files, just exit
     if all([x == None for x in [args.out, args.out_no_stat, args.all, args.stats]]):
-        database.commit()
         return
 
     # get word renders for lemma/msd