If There's Any Justice
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| Single by Lemar | ||||
| from the album Time to Grow | ||||
| Released | November 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
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| Label | Sony Music | |||
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"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 No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, his fourth in a row to reach the top 10.
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 - 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
- "If There's Any Justice" (Radio Edit)
- "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
- CD: 2
- "If There's Any Justice" (Album Version)
- "If There's Any Justice" (5am Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
- "All I Ever Do/My Boo (Part II)"
- "If There's Any Justice" (CD ROM Video)
- 12-inch vinyl
Side A
- "If There's Any Justice" (Kardinal Beats Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
- "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
Side B
- "If There's Any Justice" (5am Remix) (featuring Cassidy)
- "If There's Any Justice" (First Man Remix)
- "If There's Any Justice" (Accapella)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
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- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 50. 11 December 2004. p. 49. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – If There's Any Justice". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Lemar – If There's Any Justice". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits 2005". Tophit. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lemar – If There's Any Justice". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
