“Bare Minimum, Pt. 1” simultaneously displays the vulnerable and headstrong qualities of Tay’s artistry, marking a transitional moment for the 22-year-old prodigy’s career. She fuses her passion for R&B and traditional singer/songwriter techniques, as she delivers a sensational masterpiece chronicling the wrongdoings of a past lover, as she embarks on a newly discovered journey to identifying one’s self-worth. In this extremely personal track, Tay chronicles the lessons she’s learned from a past relationship.