"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.

"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.

• 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]

1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
2. "Afraid" – 3:38

• European promo CD^[2]

1. "Real a Lie" (radio edit) – 3:33
2. "Real a Lie" (album version) – 4:22

A promotional music video was created for the single in 2004 and released on May 3, 2004.^[3] The video is compiled of photographs of Auf der Maur performing "Real a Lie" and was recorded in still motion.