The Song:
In order for it to be feel more authentic, Beck filled out his Song Reader book with fragments of songs and melodies, as well as fictional album collections and made-up song titles. On the back of "Saint Dude," there are a number of these albums listed. "If I Was What I'm Not Instead Of What I Am" is listed as part of the most sensational collection of songs, Prison And Mountain Songs (For Boys).
Many, if not most, of the songs on the back of "Saint Dude" are references to older sheet music/songs. However, I was unable to locate a song with this title, or even anything with this phrase to pinpoint it as a reference.
In order for it to be feel more authentic, Beck filled out his Song Reader book with fragments of songs and melodies, as well as fictional album collections and made-up song titles. On the back of "Saint Dude," there are a number of these albums listed. "If I Was What I'm Not Instead Of What I Am" is listed as part of the most sensational collection of songs, Prison And Mountain Songs (For Boys).
Many, if not most, of the songs on the back of "Saint Dude" are references to older sheet music/songs. However, I was unable to locate a song with this title, or even anything with this phrase to pinpoint it as a reference.