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 they decided it was "too mature" for them. 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.

Track listings

UK CD1
  1. "If There's Any Justice" – 3:29
  2. "If There's Any Justice" – 3:55UK CD2
  3. "If There's Any Justice" – 3:49
  4. "If There's Any Justice" – 3:34
  5. "All I Ever Do/My Boo " – 4:12
  6. "If There's Any Justice" – 3:49
  • '''UK 12-inch vinyl'''

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
CIS Airplay 16
Europe 89
Russia Airplay 12

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