Boasting a deep but upbeat rap sound, Tyler characterizes his breaks through writer’s block as a “Pet Cheetah.” The track was born of a dare from Josh to Tyler to use the playful second verse rap about a cheetah named Jason Statham. While Tyler initially struggled with the task, he eventually made a literal breakthrough and was excited to show Josh the result.

Lyrically, the song makes connections to “Migraine” where Tyler describes writer’s block and “Chlorine” where he similarly personifies his creative process. The energetic themes of the song amplified the duo’s return from the silence of their one-year hiatus and complimented their other illustrations of it on Trench.

“Pet Cheetah” received notable radio playability reaching positions like #16 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart. It was also an amusement to fans and interviewers alike on the otherwise dark and complex album and greater discography of twenty one pilots.