# Real a Lie

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"**Real a Lie**" (also known as "**Real, a Lie**") is the second single from [Auf der Maur](/source/Melissa_Auf_der_Maur)'s self-titled [solo debut](/source/Auf_der_Maur_(album)). 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](/source/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](/source/Tinker_(band)), 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](/source/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 (Auf der Maur, Steve Durand)
1. "My Foggy Notion" (demo version) – 4:13 (Auf der Maur)

- **Maxi single**

1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
1. "Afraid" – 3:38 ([Christa Paeffgen](/source/Christa_Paeffgen))
1. "Taste You" (acoustic) – 4:49 (Auf der Maur)
1. "Real a Lie" (enhanced video)

- **Limited UK 7" vinyl single**

1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
1. "Afraid" – 3:38

- **European promo CD**

1. "Real a Lie" (radio edit) – 3:33
1. "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.[1] 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[2] 33

## Musicians and personnel

### Musicians and performers

- [Melissa Auf der Maur](/source/Melissa_Auf_der_Maur) – lead vocals, bass, additional guitar
- Steve Durand – lead guitar
- [Chris Goss](/source/Chris_Goss_(U.S.)) – additional guitar, backing vocals
- [Jordon Zadorozny](/source/Jordon_Zadorozny) – additional guitar
- [Jeordie White](/source/Jeordie_White) – additional guitar
- [Brant Bjork](/source/Brant_Bjork) – drums
- [John Stanier](/source/John_Stanier_(drummer)) – additional drums
- [Nick Oliveri](/source/Nick_Oliveri) – additional bass, backing vocals
- Kelli Scott – additional drums
- [Atom Willard](/source/Atom_Willard) – additional drums

### Production personnel

- [Chris Goss](/source/Chris_Goss_(U.S.)) – producer, engineer
- [Melissa Auf der Maur](/source/Melissa_Auf_der_Maur) – additional production
- Martin Schmelzle – engineer
- [Matt Mahaffey](/source/Matt_Mahaffey) – engineer, mixer (on "Afraid")
- [Ben Grosse](/source/Ben_Grosse) – mixer

## References

1. 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](http://www.melissaaufdermaur.org/video/view/auf_der_maur_real_a_lie/14) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100505023035/http://melissaaufdermaur.org/video/view/auf_der_maur_real_a_lie/14) 2010-05-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on June 20, 2010.

1. ["AUF DER MAUR - The Official Charts Company"](http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/AUF%20DER%20MAUR/#singles). 2004. Retrieved 2010-06-20.

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