Lyric discussion by Indie_Queen 

Cover art for Daniel lyrics by Bat for Lashes

Ralph Macchio in the Karate Kid was my first crush too. I saw the Karate Kid on my 11th birthday and prior to that I had NO interest in boys but Daniel Larusso awakened feelings in me that were never there before. Television and movies create unrealistic expectations for love and it is depressing as hell when you realize these will never be fulfilled. I believe this is what the singer/writer is alluding to.