Directed by , the official video translates the song's internal turmoil into physical movement.
An acoustic version was later released in November 2021, accompanied by a making-of featurette . GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
: Unlike many breakup songs that mourn the person, "What A Waste" focuses on the regret of lost years—specifically "two years of my twenties gone down the drain". GRACEY - What A Waste (Official Video)
: Set in a bedroom, the video depicts a "typical post-breakup day".
GRACEY wrote the track in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, capturing the "gut punch" of disappointment when realizing the time and energy invested in a partner is gone. Directed by , the official video translates the
Released on August 20, 2021, is the lead single from British singer-songwriter GRACEY's second EP, Fragile . The track is a high-energy "heartbreak banger" that explores the raw frustration of losing years to a failed relationship. Song Meaning and Inspiration
: The track features upbeat, synth-led production (influenced by artists like Robyn ) which intentionally juxtaposes the melancholic, bitter lyrics. The Official Music Video : Set in a bedroom, the video depicts
: GRACEY uses uninhibited dance and movement to channel the "frustrating range of emotions" associated with the track.