If There's Any Justice

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"If There's Any Justice"
Lemar - If There's Any Justice CD1.jpg
Single by Lemar
from the album Time to Grow
Released15 November 2004 (2004-11-15)[1]
Genre
Length
  • 3:49 (album version)
  • 3:29 (radio edit)
LabelSony Music UK
Songwriter(s)
  • Mick Leeson
  • Peter Vale
Lemar singles chronology
"Another Day"
(2004) 		"If There's Any Justice"
(2004) 		"Time to Grow"
(2004)
Alternative cover
CD: 2 cover
CD: 2 cover

"If There's Any Justice" is the first single taken from British R&B singer Lemar's second album, Time to Grow (2004). Originally offered to Hear'Say, the song was rejected by the group after it was decided that it was "too mature" for them.[2] It would eventually become a top-10 hit for Lemar, peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, his fourth in a row to reach the top 10. Outside the UK, the song reached No. 1 in Hungary and entered the top 40 in France, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Lyrical content[]

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.[original research?]

Cover versions[]

Dutch singer Floortje Smit covered the song—retitled "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[]

  1. "If There's Any Justice" (radio edit) – 3:29
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:55
  1. "If There's Any Justice" (album version) – 3:49
  2. "If There's Any Justice" (5am remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:34
  3. "All I Ever Do/My Boo (Part II)" – 4:12
  4. "If There's Any Justice" (video) – 3:49
  • UK 12-inch vinyl[5]
A1. "If There's Any Justice" (Kardinal Beats remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:34
A2. "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:53
A3. "If There's Any Justice" (Cutfather & Joe remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:17
B1. "If There's Any Justice" (5am remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:34
B2. "If There's Any Justice" (First Man remix) – 3:30
B3. "If There's Any Justice" (accapella) – 3:40

Charts and certifications[]

References[]

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  2. ^ Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass helping Girl Thing perfect 'Pure & Simple'
  3. ^ If There's Any Justice (UK CD1 liner notes). Lemar. Sony Music UK. 2004. 6756071.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ If There's Any Justice (UK CD2 liner notes). Lemar. Sony Music UK. 2004. 6756072.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ If There's Any Justice (UK 12-inch vinyl disc). Lemar. Sony Music UK. 2004. 675607 6.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Ultratop.be – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  9. ^ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 116 no. 50. 11 December 2004. p. 49. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Lescharts.com – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in French). Les classement single.
  11. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  13. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – If There's Any Justice". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  15. ^ "Charts.nz – Lemar – If There's Any Justice". Top 40 Singles.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  17. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Lemar – If There's Any Justice". Swiss Singles Chart.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  19. ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  20. ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  21. ^ "Top Radio Hits 2005". Tophit. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  22. ^ "British single certifications – Lemar – If There's Any Justice". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 October 2020.

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