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Released
  
February 2, 2004

Recorded
  
2003-2004

Length
  
4:22

B-side
  
"My Foggy Notion" (demo version)

Format
  
CD single, Maxi single, 7"

"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.

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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. 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. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
    2. "Afraid" – 3:38
  • European promo CD
    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. The video is compiled of photographs of Auf der Maur performing "Real a Lie" and was recorded in still motion.

    References

    Real a Lie Wikipedia


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