Real a Lie
| "Real a Lie" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Melissa Auf der Maur | |
| Released | February 2, 2004 (album) May 3, 2004 (single) |
| Length | 4:22 |
| Songwriter(s) | Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand |
"Real a Lie" (also known as "Real, a Lie") is the second single from Melissa 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[edit | edit source]
"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. The song was featured as the third track on the album.
Music video[edit | edit source]
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.
Lyrics[edit | edit source]
So free and so far, so aroused
So alone I try to find the lie
That lies beneath you, I try
Like a wave, I'm self-acclaimed
Real a lie, you're truly mine
I am that kind, living blind
Real a lie, I am that kind
Living blind, for a lie
Behind closed doors your folded blind
You're truly mine, from behind
Closed doors you meet me
Like a wave, I'm self-acclaimed
Real a lie, you're truly mine
I am that kind, living blind
Real a lie, I am that kind
Living blind, for a lie
Deep and so far, low down
Growing green, far above the waves
Got a lie, you and I
Wave, wave, wave
Doo doo doo doo
Release[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real a Lie" | Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand | 4:22 |
| 2. | "My Foggy Notion" (demo version) | Melissa Auf der Maur | 4:13 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real a Lie" | Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Afraid" | Nico | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Taste You" (acoustic) | Melissa Auf der Maur |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real a Lie" | Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Afraid" | Nico | 3:38 |
| Released | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Country | External sites | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2004 | Capitol • EMI | 7243 5 48947 2 5 • CDEM 642 | CD | Europe | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [1] |
| 2004 | Capitol | 7243 5 487772 8 • C2 7243 5 487772 8 | CD | Europe | Discogs | MusicBrainz | [2] |
| 2004 | EMI | EM 642 • 07243 5 48947 7 0 | 7" vinyl | UK | Discogs | [3] | |
More releases: Discogs • MusicBrainz
Charts[edit | edit source]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 33 |
Availability
| Title | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auf der Maur | Studio | |
| Real a Lie | CD single | Single |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Real a Lie" at SPFC