: It includes symbolic details like a tally of passing days on the wall and a single pink rose.
: The track features upbeat, synth-led production (influenced by artists like Robyn ) which intentionally juxtaposes the melancholic, bitter lyrics. The Official Music Video GRACEY - What A Waste (Official Video)
: 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". : It includes symbolic details like a tally
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 GRACEY - What A Waste (Official Video)