"Faux Suede Drifter" is a song by Goldfrapp, a British electronic music duo. The song's lyrics depict a sense of longing, uncertainty, and conflicting emotions. The narrator wakes up with a feeling of desire but is unsure of what they truly want. The term "night rider waiting" implies a longing for someone or something that is not present. The line "How can you still be on my mind, The truth is overrated too" suggests that the person or memory that is haunting the narrator's thoughts may not necessarily be based on reality or truth. They acknowledge that sometimes the truth is not as important as the emotions and feelings they experience. The lyrics also allude to a passionate encounter with someone, possibly a former lover. The line "Something about the way you held me tonight, Something about the way you kiss" describes a moment of intimacy that is hard to forget. However, the narrator recognizes that neither party can be held solely responsible for their actions, hence the line "No one can be blamed, We're the light arrived." The phrase "Something we can't heal this time" suggests that whatever happened between the narrator and the other person cannot be repaired or resolved. The term "faux suede drifter" refers to someone who is not stable or consistent, someone who drifts through life without finding a sense of belonging. Overall, the song's lyrics portray a complex emotional landscape filled with longing, uncertainty, and the bittersweet memories of an intense experience.
