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'' (2004). Originally offered to

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, 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 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

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Certifications

Cover versions

Dutch singer Floortje Smit covered the song—retitled "Justice"—for her debut album "Fearless".

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

References

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