"Real a Lie" is the second single from Auf der Maur's self-titled solo debut

Auf der Maur (album)

Auf der Maur is the debut album from former Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur.Formed following her successful stints as bassist for both Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Auf der Maur's solo project Auf der Maur released their self-titled debut album after Melissa's...

. 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

Followed the Waves

"Followed the Waves" is the first single from Auf der Maur's self-titled solo debut. The song peaked in the Top 40 on the chart for Modern Rock Tracks in the United States and also reached the Top 40 in the United Kingdom, only charting two positions lower than the follow-up single, "Real a...

" 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

Tinker (band)

Tinker was a Canadian alternative rock band, formed in Montréal in 1993 by Melissa Auf der Maur and Steve Durand. The band reached limited success, before Auf der Maur left and became bassist for Hole...

, 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.

Chart positions

Chart (2004)	Peak position
United Kingdom UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	33

Musicians and performers

• Melissa Auf der Maur
  Melissa Auf der Maur
  Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian rock musician from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her career has included 5 years as bassist with the band Hole and she later toured with The Smashing Pumpkins for their 2000 tour. Her second solo album, Out of Our Minds, was released on March 30, 2010. She is also a...
  
   – lead vocals, bass, additional guitar
• Steve Durand  – lead guitar
• Chris Goss
  Chris Goss (U.S.)
  Christopher Ryan Goss, born August 17, 1958, is an American record producer and musician.-Selected discography:Throughout his career Goss has worked with a wide range of musicians in various genres.* 1988 - Masters of Reality by Masters of Reality...
  
   – additional guitar, backing vocals
• Jordon Zadorozny
  Jordon Zadorozny
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   – additional guitar
• Jeordie White
  Jeordie White
  Jeordie Osbourne White , better known by his pseudonym Twiggy Ramirez , is an American musician, who is best known for being the bassist and guitarist for Marilyn Manson. He was also the bassist for A Perfect Circle, and Nine Inch Nails...
  
   – additional guitar
• Brant Bjork
  Brant Bjork
  Brant Bjork is an American musician from Palm Desert, California, who is a drummer, producer, guitarist and one of the more notable figures in the stoner rock and Palm Desert scenes.-Early career and Kyuss:...
  
   – drums
• John Stanier
  John Stanier (drummer)
  John Stanier first came into the spotlight in 1989 as the drummer for the band Helmet. He is known for his speed, endurance, and precision as a performer....
  
   – additional drums
• Nick Oliveri
  Nick Oliveri
  Nick Steven Oliveri is an American musician from Palm Desert, California. He plays bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and is a vocalist...
  
   – additional bass, backing vocals
• Kelli Scott – additional drums
• Atom Willard
  Atom Willard
  Adam David Willard , known professionally by the pseudonym Atom, is an American drummer who has been a member of several notable musical acts. Willard's drumming career began in 1990 when he joined Rocket from the Crypt, whom he remained with until 2000...
  
   – additional drums

Production personnel

• Chris Goss
  Chris Goss (U.S.)
  Christopher Ryan Goss, born August 17, 1958, is an American record producer and musician.-Selected discography:Throughout his career Goss has worked with a wide range of musicians in various genres.* 1988 - Masters of Reality by Masters of Reality...
  
   – producer, engineer
• Melissa Auf der Maur
  Melissa Auf der Maur
  Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian rock musician from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her career has included 5 years as bassist with the band Hole and she later toured with The Smashing Pumpkins for their 2000 tour. Her second solo album, Out of Our Minds, was released on March 30, 2010. She is also a...
  
   – additional production
• Martin Schmelzle – engineer
• Matt Mahaffey
  Matt Mahaffey
  Matt Mahaffey is an American multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and recording engineer best known for his band Self.-Personal:Matt grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and was involved with music from a young age...
  
   – engineer, mixer (on "Afraid")
• Ben Grosse
  Ben Grosse
  Ben Grosse is an American record producer and mixer, who has worked on numerous albums. He currently works with a staff at his own studio, The Mix Room, in Burbank, California...
  
   – mixer