"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.Suzanne Shaw, Myleene Klass helping Girl Thing perfect 'Pure & Simple' 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.

Track listings UK CD1 "If There's Any Justice" (radio edit) – 3:29 "If There's Any Justice" (Ron G remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:55

UK CD2 "If There's Any Justice" (album version) – 3:49 "If There's Any Justice" (5am remix featuring Cassidy) – 3:34 "All I Ever Do/My Boo (Part II)" – 4:12 "If There's Any Justice" (video) – 3:49

UK 12-inch vinyl 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)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)11

Year-end charts +Chart (2004)PositionUK Singles (OCC)43

+Chart (2005)PositionCIS Airplay (TopHit)16Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)89Russia Airplay (TopHit)12

+Chart (2006)PositionCIS Airplay (TopHit)104Russia Airplay (TopHit)98

Decade-end charts +Chart (2000–2009)PositionRussia Airplay (TopHit)68

Certifications

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. London band Birds Flying Backwards included a version on their debut album, "Lovebirds", released March 2026.

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