Real a Lie

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"Real a Lie"
Single by Melissa Auf der Maur
ReleasedFebruary 2, 2004 (album)
May 3, 2004 (single)
Length4:22
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]

Official 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.

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]

CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Real a Lie"Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand4:22
2."My Foggy Notion" (demo version)Melissa Auf der Maur4:13
Maxi single
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Real a Lie"Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand4:22
2."Afraid"Nico3:38
3."Taste You" (acoustic)Melissa Auf der Maur 
UK 7" vinyl
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Real a Lie"Melissa Auf der Maur, Steve Durand4:22
2."Afraid"Nico3:38
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: DiscogsMusicBrainz

Charts[edit | edit source]

Chart (2004) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 33

Availability

TitleNotesType
Auf der MaurStudio
Real a LieCD singleSingle

References[edit | edit source]

  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 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  2. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

External links[edit | edit source]