Real a Lie


"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.

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 featuring a layer Wall of sound of guitars and reworked lyrics. The song was featured as the third track on the album.

Track listing and formats

  • CD single
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "My Foggy Notion" – 4:13
  • Maxi single
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38
  3. "Taste You" – 4:49
  4. "Real a Lie"
  • Limited UK 7" vinyl singleAuf Der Maur* – Real A Lie at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-Der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/565445 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.">Discogs.com Auf Der Maur* – Real A Lie at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-Der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/565445 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38
  • European promo CDAuf der Maur* – Real A Lie at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/387664 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.">Discogs.com Auf der Maur* – Real A Lie at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/387664 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  1. "Real a Lie" – 3:33
  2. "Real a Lie" – 4:22

Music video

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

Musicians and personnel

Musicians and performers

Production personnel