diff --git a/lockhl.lua b/lockhl.lua
index 0d05e63..d8ed5d7 100644
--- a/lockhl.lua
+++ b/lockhl.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 -- change color of wibars on numlock/capslock/scrolllock
 --
+local awful = require("awful")
 local beautiful = require("beautiful")
 
 local lockhl = { bg_lock = beautiful.bg_urgent, bg_normal = beautiful.bg_normal }