When I first got into writing, the first two places that I worked for was in Manila and the other in Caloocan. Working in those places really takes it toll on commuting. As I wake up in the morning, you make a mad dash to the LRT and cramm your way in before the door closes and then you have to endure a a half hour trip to get to your destination. What's worse is in the evening when you go home late, all the creatures come out and play as you see snatchers getting chased; cops and victims dragging a suspect to a police station; people walking up to you and asking for change and other crazy stuff. Even now when I try walking around the streets when the sun goes down, things really get crazy. When I remember these experiences, the song "In The City" by The Eagles starts playing in my head.
The song is also the soundtrack for the movie "Warriors" which is one of my all-time best fight movies ever. The songs deals with surviving in the urban jungle and how it can get dangerous when one is not careful. The city can be a fun place to be and at other times can be dangerous with it's own set of predators such as drug pushers, gangs and muggers. When you walk on the streets, you really need to be on your guard, especially at night. This song really speaks of the cruel side of the City.
It also talks about survival just the movie whose story revolves around a gang framed for murder and must fight their way out just to make it home. The urban jungle is just the same as any other harsh spot with survival of the fittest as only rule that counts. In the streets, it's kill or be killed and from streets where I use to work, it's a fact of life. Making it through the day is always tough with all the hardships of work and the perils that night brings when everyone comes out not to plat, but to prey. Just remember: watch your back and don't let them get to you. It's hard here in the city, but harder men have always faced off it's challanges.
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