Spodek (meaning "saucer" in Polish) is a multipurpose arena complex in Katowice, Poland, opened in 1971 at ul. Korfantego 35 under the name Wojewódzka Hala Widowiskowo-Sportowa w Katowicach (Voivodeship Sport and Show Arena in Katowice), under which it is known in the Polish technical/architectural literature, and under which it formally functioned until 1997.
Aside from the main dome, the complex includes a gym, an ice rink, a hotel and three large car parks. It was the largest indoor venue of its kind in Poland until it was surpassed by Kraków Arena in 2014. It hosts many important cultural and business events. Music concerts are especially common non-sport events. Spodek can hold 11,500 people, although this number is in practice limited to 10,000 or even 8,000 due to stage set-ups obscuring the view. Its Polish name refers to a flying saucer (its shape resembles a UFO). Spodek is a major contribution to the cultural significance of Katowice in Poland, especially for the younger generations. It has also been used as an unofficial logo for the city on posters promoting redevelopment in Katowice. Spodek is home to HC GKS Katowice ice hockey club in the winter months.
Going through life
The sad way of being
There's nothing that counts
Beside material things
No spiritual faith
Which could make your life
[Chorus]
Stupid superstition makes your actions useless
Rage against the God turns your feelings of
[Chorus 2]
You live beyond reality
In the world of egoistic ideas
You sacrificed your innocence
For mortal things
[Lead bass]
[Lead guitar-Jacek]
You see wealth door
You think you don't need more
Yet there's thing that you need
But you will never get it
It's comprehension in which
You could drown tears of sadful life
[Repeat chorus]
[Repeat chorus 2]