Radiohead's Daydreaming is a haunting and melancholic track that delves deep into the idea of self-destruction and emotional numbness. The opening lines of the song, "Dreamers, they never learn," sets the tone for the overall message of the song. It seems to be a commentary on those who daydream and never take action, leading to their inevitable downfall - "Beyond the point of no return." The repetition of these words only adds to the sense that the person is trapped in their own mind, unable to escape the cycle of dreaming without action, leading to a sense of self-defeat.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this sense of defeat has been accepted and that it's too late to turn back - "And it's too late, the damage is done." The repetition of the phrase "beyond me, beyond you" only adds to a sense of distance, as if the narrator is addressing something greater than themselves. The lines "The white room by a window where the sun comes through" create a vivid image, but it adds to the sense of detachment and emptiness. The final lines "And we are just happy to serve you" suggest a finality and resignation. It almost seems like the narrator is addressing an unknown entity, as if they've accepted their fate as nothing more than a servant.

The song's music video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson features Thom Yorke wandering through a series of doorways into different locations. Each setting fades into the next, and Yorke's appearance and demeanor change subtly over the course of the video. It's an impactful visual representation of how life changes and progresses, yet there's always a sense of longing and searching for something else.