My wife calls them the “My Boyfriend Jesus” songs.
Yes, that fits for one song that I think is embarrassing. It’s called “Father.” And I’ve heard it sung by a young female singer whose name escapes my memory.
Father I want to be close to You. You alone can understand me. Look inside my heart and find me.
Father I want to be close to You. You alone can satisfy me. Fill the hole that is inside me
I cry with a passionate voice. I long to feel Your intimate touch. It’s You I need so much. I’m empty without You. I am empty without You
I’m inclined to think that this is purely something in the English speaking world. Since I started attending mass in other languages I noted that there wasn’t this tendency. And then when I go for the occasional English-language service.... it is exactly as you said — too sweet