Also, just to support the idea that the song is about resiliance:
"This little snapping boy might see the light this groundhog's day"
Groundhog Day on Feb 1 where everyone waits to see if the groundhog will stay out of his hole in the morning or see his shadow and go back into his hole. If he stays out, spring comes early; if he goes back in, winter lasts like 6 weeks longer.
So, back to the quote:
"This little snapping boy might see the light this groundhog's day"
Les was the "little snappy boy" with an attitude, but he needed to see the light for an early spring to come (perseverance) rather than see the dark - his shadow - and run back into his hole and stop trying.
Well put by those above.
Also, just to support the idea that the song is about resiliance:
"This little snapping boy might see the light this groundhog's day"
Groundhog Day on Feb 1 where everyone waits to see if the groundhog will stay out of his hole in the morning or see his shadow and go back into his hole. If he stays out, spring comes early; if he goes back in, winter lasts like 6 weeks longer.
So, back to the quote:
"This little snapping boy might see the light this groundhog's day"
Les was the "little snappy boy" with an attitude, but he needed to see the light for an early spring to come (perseverance) rather than see the dark - his shadow - and run back into his hole and stop trying.