If There's Any Justice Explained

If There's Any Justice
Cover:	Lemar_-_If_There's_Any_Justice_CD1.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Lemar
Album:	Time to Grow
Released:	^[1]
Length:	3:49 (album version) 3:29 (radio edit)
Label:	Sony Music UK
Prev Title:	Another Day
Prev Year:	2004
Next Title:	Time to Grow
Next Year:	2004

"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 they decided it was "too mature" for them.^[2] It would eventually become a top-10 hit for Lemar, peaking at 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.

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 Whiley's show), later released on the compilation album "Radio 1's Live Lounge".

Track listings

• UK CD1^[3]

1. "If There's Any Justice" (radio edit) – 3:29
2. "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:55

• UK CD2^[4]

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" (a cappella) – 3:40

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004–2005)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[6]	11
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[7]	12

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)	Position
CIS (TopHit)^[9]	20
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[10]	89
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[11]	12

Chart (2006)! scope="col"

Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[12]	98

Decade-end charts

Chart (2000–2009)! scope="col"

Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[13]	68

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 25. 13 November 2004. Misprinted as 13 November on source.
2. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/s234/the-big-reunion/news/a552679/suzanne-shaw-myleene-klass-helping-girl-thing-perfect-pure--simple.html#~p9UXA9D3P49vUp Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass helping Girl Thing perfect 'Pure & Simple'
3. If There's Any Justice. Lemar. 2004. UK CD1 liner notes. Sony Music UK. 6756071.
4. If There's Any Justice. Lemar. 2004. UK CD2 liner notes. Sony Music UK. 6756072.
5. If There's Any Justice. Lemar. 2004. UK 12-inch vinyl disc. Sony Music UK. 675607 6.
6. Hits of the World – Eurocharts. Billboard. 116. 50. 49. 11 December 2004. 1 April 2020.
7. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: May 12, 2005. TopHit. 24 April 2024.
8. Web site: The Official UK Singles Chart 2004. UKChartsPlus. 30 December 2019.
9. Web site: Top Radio Hits Global Chart 2005. TopHit. 8 August 2020.
10. Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52. Billboard. VNU Media. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018142431/http://www.vnuemedia.com/bb/biz/images/pdf/YearEndEuropeanHot100.pdf. 18 October 2012. 7 January 2022.
11. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2005. TopHit. 24 April 2024. 21 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240421190640/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2005. live.
12. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2006. TopHit. 25 April 2024. 25 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240425163344/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2006. live.
13. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Decade Chart: 00s. TopHit. 1 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240421192151/https://tophit.com/ru/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/decade/2000. 21 April 2024.