Is the U2 song "Stuck in A Moment" an effective argument against suicide?

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It is difficult to get someone who is in pain and has lost all hope to get mentally out of that dark place. In this respect I think music make a great conduit. The lyrics are, in my opinion, well written and a respectable effort to try to deflect a potential suicide. It aknowledges the listeners pain and offers hope of relief.

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