title: Real a Lie
text: # 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 |
  