On a basic level, the song’s importance seems obvious.

Laurent provided Daryl’s future with a sorely needed ray of light.

Through fightingGenet’s villainous Pouvoir du Vivant group, Daryl found purpose.

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Most importantly, Daryl found Laurent.

As Mick Jagger duly points out, however, this was precisely what Daryl needed.

Without the surprise detour, Daryl would never have experienced the feelings of love and purpose he ultimately found.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead and musical notes.

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At this point,Daryl appears to inwardly acknowledge Laurent as the most important thing in his life.

The moment Daryl finds happiness will be the moment his role inThe Walking Deadends.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Clémence Poésy as Isabelle in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

In a post-apocalyptic France, the series follows Daryl Dixon as he navigates the complexities of a new landscape. Separated from his familiar world, Daryl faces unexpected challenges and forges new alliances while confronting the lingering threats of a walker-infested reality.

Carol (Melissa McBride) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) looking shocked in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

Daryl teaching Laurent how to defend against walkers in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) walking through an abandoned Paris in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon holding a glass in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

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