Real a Lie

"Real a Lie" (also known as "Real, a Lie") is the second single from Auf der Maur's self-titled solo debut. The song failed to chart in the United States, however, due to a successful tour of the United Kingdom, it fared slightly better than "Followed the Waves" there, peaking at #33.

"Real a Lie"
Single by Auf der Maur
from the album Auf der Maur
B-side"My Foggy Notion" (demo version)
ReleasedFebruary 2, 2004
Recorded2003-2004
GenreAlternative rock
Length4:22
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand
Producer(s)Chris Goss, Melissa Auf der Maur
Auf der Maur singles chronology
"Followed the Waves"
(2004)		 "Real a Lie"
(2004)		 "Taste You"
(2004)

Background and production

"Real a Lie" was one of the many songs written by Melissa Auf der Maur over a 12-year period from 1992 to 2004. Originally titled "Realalie", the song was first performed by her original band, Tinker, which also included co-writer Steve Durand, and was released as the band's second single in 1994, which was backed with the b-side "Saxon Princess." Auf der Maur later reworked the song during the recording sessions for Auf der Maur in 2003-4 featruing a layer Wall of sound of guitars. The song was featured as the third track on the album.

Track listing and formats
  • CD single
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22 (Auf der Maur, Steve Durand)
  2. "My Foggy Notion" (demo version) – 4:13 (Auf der Maur)
  • Maxi single
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38 (Christa Paeffgen)
  3. "Taste You" (acoustic) – 4:49 (Auf der Maur)
  4. "Real a Lie" (enhanced video)
  • Limited UK 7" vinyl single[1]
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38
  • European promo CD[2]
  1. "Real a Lie" (radio edit) – 3:33
  2. "Real a Lie" (album version) – 4:22

Music video

A promotional music video was created for the single in 2004 and released on May 3, 2004.[3] The video is compiled of photographs of Auf der Maur performing "Real a Lie" and was recorded in still motion.

Chart positions
Chart (2004) Peak
position
United Kingdom[4] 33

Musicians and personnel
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References
  1. Discogs.com Auf Der Maur* – Real A Lie (7", Single, Ltd, Whi) at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-Der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/565445 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  2. Discogs.com Auf der Maur* – Real A Lie (CD, Single, Promo) at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/387664 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  3. Firecrasher, MAdM | Melissa Auf der Maur | Archives | Watching video: Auf der Maur - Real, A Lie http://www.melissaaufdermaur.org/video/view/auf_der_maur_real_a_lie/14 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  4. "AUF DER MAUR - The Official Charts Company". 2004. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
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