If There's Any Justice

"If There's Any Justice" is the first single taken from British R&B singer Lemar's second album Time to Grow. Originally offered to Hear'Say, the song was rejected by the group after it was decided that it was "too mature" for them.[1] It would eventually become a top 10 hit for Lemar, peaking at #3 in the UK singles chart, his fourth in a row to reach the top ten. The song, although peaking one place lower than "Dance (With U)", became his biggest hit to date, spending four months within the UK top 75 singles chart.

For the Lee Greenwood album and song, see If There's Any Justice (album) and If There's Any Justice (Lee Greenwood song).
"If There's Any Justice"
Single by Lemar
from the album Time to Grow
ReleasedNovember 2004
Recorded2004
Genre
Length3:49 (album version)
3:29 (radio edit)
LabelSony Music
Songwriter(s)Mick Leeson
Peter Vale
Lemar singles chronology
"Another Day"
(2003)		 "If There's Any Justice"
(2004)		 "Time to Grow"
(2004)
Alternative cover
CD: 2 cover

The lyrics refer to Lemar being in love with a girl who already has a man. He claims that if he had met her first, he would be her man instead. He is making it clear in the song that he feels that there is no justice in the world because of this fact.

Cover versions

Dutch singer Floortje Smit covered the song - re-entitled "Justice" - for her debut album "Fearless". James Blunt performed an acoustic version of the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (part of Jo Wiley's show), later released on the compilation album "Radio 1's Live Lounge".

Track listings
  • CD: 1
  1. "If There's Any Justice" (Radio Edit)
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
  • CD: 2
  1. "If There's Any Justice" (Album Version)
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (5am Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
  3. "All I Ever Do/My Boo (Part II)"
  4. "If There's Any Justice" (CD ROM Video)
  • 12" Vinyl

Side A

  1. "If There's Any Justice" (Kardinal Beats Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G Remix) (featuring Cassidy)

Side B

  1. "If There's Any Justice" (5am Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (First Man Remix)
  3. "If There's Any Justice" (Accapella)

Charts and certifications
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References
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  17. "Top Radio Hits 2005". Tophit. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  18. "British single certifications – Lemar – If There's Any Justice". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 December 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type If There's Any Justice in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.


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