Boggie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boggie
Boggie in Pécs, Hungary (2018)
Background information
Birth name	Boglárka Csemer
Also known as	Boggie
Born	(1986-11-30) 30 November 1986 (age 38) Budapest, Hungary
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	singer
Instruments	vocals
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Tom-Tom Records

Boglárka Csemer (born November 30, 1986) is a talented singer and songwriter from Hungary. She is known by her stage name, Boggie. She became famous around the world for her song "Nouveau Parfum" in 2014. This song was a big hit in Hungary and also did well on some international music charts. Boggie also proudly represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with her song "Wars for Nothing".

Boggie's Music Journey

The Story of "Nouveau Parfum"

Boggie became very well-known in early 2014. This happened after she released the music video for her song "Nouveau Parfum." This video quickly became popular in many countries, including the UK and the United States.

The Message Behind "Nouveau Parfum"

The "Nouveau Parfum" video shows Boggie singing while her image is heavily changed and "retouched" on screen. This means her appearance is digitally altered, like in magazines. The song is a French version of her Hungarian song "Parfüm." Both songs are from her first album, called Boggie, which came out in 2013.

The video's message is about being true to yourself. It shows how much someone's look can be changed by digital editing. By the end of the video, Boggie looks very different from how she started. A quick side-by-side comparison shows just how much her image was altered.

In "Nouveau Parfum," Boggie lists many famous perfumes. She then asks why she has to choose one at all. She questions who is making her feel this pressure. Boggie then sings, "Je ne suis pas leur produit / De beauté, d’préciosité / Ils ne peuvent pas me changer" (which means: "I am not their product / Of beauty, of preciousness / They cannot change me"). This part of the song tells us to be happy with who we are.

"Parfüm" and Its Meaning

The Hungarian version, "Parfüm," has different lyrics. It doesn't list perfume names. Instead, it hopes to inspire listeners to be free. It talks about letting go of things that seem beautiful but might not be good for us. The lyrics say: "Parfümnek varázsa, szirmoknak virága / Vágyaink kínzása, selymeknek siklása / Keletnek fűszere, buja kis meséje / Úgy elbódít / Most mind kidobom / Torz tükröm elhajítom / Kabátom szárnyra nyitom / Lélegezz szabadon" (meaning: "Perfume's magic, Petals' flowers / Torturing desires, gliding of silk / The East's spices, their lustful little tale / Dazes me so / Now I'm throwing all of them out / I'm casting my distorted mirror away / My coat opens into wings / Breathe freely").

This version encourages us to breathe freely and throw away anything that distorts our true selves. Because these songs were so popular, Boggie also recorded a third version in English, simply called "Perfume."

Boggie at Eurovision

Boggie represented Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. She sang her song "Wars for Nothing". On May 19, 2015, she made it to the grand final of the contest. The final was held on May 23, 2015, in Vienna, Austria. Boggie finished in twentieth place, earning 19 points.

Boggie's Music Albums and Songs

Singles

Albums

See also

In Spanish: Boggie para niños