Perchta or Berchta (English: Bertha), also commonly known as Percht and other variations, was once known as a goddess in Alpine paganism in the Upper German regions of the Alps. Her name may mean "the bright one" (Old High German beraht, bereht, from Proto-Germanic *brehtaz) and is probably related to the name Berchtentag, meaning the feast of the Epiphany. Eugen Mogk provides an alternative etymology, attributing the origin of the name Perchta to the Old High German verb pergan, meaning "hidden" or "covered".
Perchta is often identified as stemming from the same Germanic goddess as Holda and other female figures of German folklore (see Frija-Frigg). According to Jacob Grimm and Lotte Motz, Perchta is Holda's southern cousin or equivalent, as they both share the role of "guardian of the beasts" and appear during the Twelve Days of Christmas, when they oversee spinning. In some descriptions, Perchta has two forms; she may appear either as beautiful and white as snow like her name, or as elderly and haggard.
Another weary day
Has left me with a beautiful addiction
No work and all day play
Leaves me feeling happy
When the day is done
I'll suffer just like everyone
And I'll watch as my life starts collecting dust
And when my friends are all dropping like flies
I'll just go to another place in time
Another weary day
Has left me with a beautiful addiction
No work and all day play
Leaves me feeling happy
When the day is done
I'll suffer just like everyone
And I'll laugh as my life starts collecting dust
And when my friends are all dropping like flies
I'll just go to another place in time
Another place in time
Another place in time
I'll be the next
To die of sex
And desolation
I can't accept
The loneliness