Real a Lie
# 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.

## 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
* "Real a Lie" – 4:22 (Auf der Maur, Steve Durand)
* "My Foggy Notion" (demo version) – 4:13 (Auf der Maur)
* Maxi single
* "Real a Lie" – 4:22
* "Afraid" – 3:38 (Christa Paeffgen)
* "Taste You" (acoustic) – 4:49 (Auf der Maur)
* "Real a Lie" (enhanced video)
* Limited UK 7" vinyl single
* "Real a Lie" – 4:22
* "Afraid" – 3:38
* European promo CD
* "Real a Lie" (radio edit) – 3:33
* "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. 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 | 33 |
